POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Biochemistry - Chen Lab

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Biochemistry. The candidate will lead independent research in the Chen Lab, focusing on the synthesis and design of medically important small molecules and their cellular targets. Collaboration with chemists and biomedical scientists is essential.

A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, biology, or a related discipline is required.

Qualifications

• PhD required in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, biology, or related discipline.
• CV upload required upon application.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research within a multidisciplinary team of chemists and biomedical scientists.

Skills

Independent research

Collaboration

Lab leadership

Education

PhD in chemistry/biochemistry/biophysics/biology

Job description

The Department of Biochemistry at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Chuo Chen. The Chen Lab studies the synthesis and design of medically important small molecules. We develop new methods and strategies for natural-product synthesis, and design small molecules that modulate cellular functions. We seek to advance the technologies for small-molecule synthesis and develop new drugs for treating cancer and immune diseases. The successful candidate will lead independent research while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of chemists and biomedical scientists.

A Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, biology, or a related discipline.

Interested individuals must upload a CV.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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