• CAS-Post Doctoral Associate-Chemistry

    University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL)


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    CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

    1. Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.2. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.3. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.4. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.5. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.6. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

     

    This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

    CORE QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:MD or Ph.D. in relevant field

     

    Certification and Licensing:Not Applicable

     

    Experience:No prior experience required

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

    DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

    Department Specific Functions

    A recent Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences is required. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in organic chemistry and polymer chemistry. Experience with drug delivery, nanoformulation, cell-based assays is strongly desired but not required. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing novel degradable polymers for the delivery of various therapeutic agents toward the treatment of cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Other duties include, but are not limited to, preparing research reports and technical papers for publishing, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, highly organized, and able to communicate efficiently in a multidisciplinary team.

     

    Department Specific Qualifications

     

    Experience:Experience with drug delivery, nanoformulation, cell-based assays is strongly desired but not required.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:• Organic and polymer synthesis• Material characterization• Drug delivery• Nanomedicine

     

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    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Staff

    Pay Grade:

    A9