Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

100% paid employee medical coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement Plan Options

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading research institution in Richardson, Texas is seeking postdoctoral researchers to focus on protein-based therapeutics. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a related field and experience in protein/antibody engineering and molecular biology. Responsibilities include experimental planning, report preparation, and mentorship. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field required.
• Experience with mammalian cell engineering and CRISPR screens preferred.
• Track record in publishing scientific papers and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental studies towards novel protein therapeutics.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design experiments.
• Prepare reports and present findings at conferences.
• Write manuscripts for publication.
• Mentor graduate students.

Skills

Protein/antibody engineering

Molecular biology

Biochemical assay development

Cell biology

Drug discovery

Communication (written and oral)

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Jiang Lab at the University of Texas at Dallas is seeking multiple postdoctoral researchers in the area of protein-based therapeutics. Our research focuses on the design of novel proteins/antibodies and explores their biomedical applications. Our goal is to utilize these engineered proteins to precisely regulate intracellular signaling pathways, eventually translating these toolkits into biotechnology platforms and therapeutic reagents. Our research program integrates chemical biology, protein engineering, and cell biology techniques for therapeutic development, primarily in the direction of autophagy signaling, organelle regulation, or protein trafficking.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Experience in protein/antibody engineering, molecular biology, biochemical or cell-based assay development, cell biology, and drug discovery.
• Experience with mammalian cell engineering, CRISPR screens, and proteomics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing scientific papers and delivering presentations.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental studies towards novel protein therapeutics.
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to design experiments and validate hypotheses.
• Prepare reports and present findings at group meetings, national and international conferences.
• Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate students and assist with the setup of the research group.

Additional Information

Work is conducted on site and in person.

What we have to Offer: We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• Medical insurance - including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

About UT Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to pursue excellence.

Important Message

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