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Postdoctoral Researcher - Functional Organic Materials

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 077367
Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher - Functional Organic Materials
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $58,500 - $65,000
FLSA Status Exempt
Hours
As determined by principal investigator
Job Type Full-time
Rank Post Doc
Campus Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description
The Functional Organic Materials Lab led by Professor Xiaoran Hu in the Department of Chemistry and Bioinspired Institute at Syracuse University is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on functional polymers and/or novel drug delivery systems. The initial appointment will be for one year, with potential for renewal for the following years, pending annual review of performance.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering or related fields.

Job Specific Qualifications
The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in one or several of the following broadly defined areas:
  • Polymer chemistry, photoswitches, sensors/probes, biorthogonal chemistry, nanomaterial self-assembly, supramolecular chemistry.
  • Drug delivery. Experience with prodrugs/gene therapeutics is preferred.
  • PROTAC, sonotherapy, immunotherapy, or other novel therapy methods.
Responsibilities
  • Design, synthesis, and characterization of small molecules and macromolecules
  • Construct and characterize nanoparticles for optimal performance as drug delivery vehicles or sensors
  • Analyze and interpret obtained data
  • Draft manuscripts for publication.
  • Mentor junior students.
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, reference list, and two or three representative publications.
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Job Posting Date 10/13/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Priority Consideration
Job Category Faculty
Message to Applicants

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Other Document
  4. Reference List
Optional Documents

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