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Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Chemical Biology/Biochemistry - Natural Sciences

Employer
Bowie State University
Location
Bowie, MD

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Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Life Sciences
Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Job Posting Number:

S434

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Chemical Biology/Biochemistry

Regular or Contingent II:

Contingent II (more than 6 mos)

FLSA:

Exempt

Salary Range:

$48,000 - $52,000

Open Date:

12/05/2022

Close Date:

12/19/2022

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Smith Research Laboratory at Bowie State University (Bowie, Maryland) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar with expertise in Biochemistry and Chemical Biology. The Smith Research group is interested in the synthesis of small molecules to investigate biological problems such as drug-resistant cancers and blood-brain barrier transport. The research group has a strong synthetic chemistry foundation with applications in cellular biology and fluorescence spectroscopy. We are housed in the Center for Natural Science, Math and Nursing with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are willing to bring cutting-edge research to a growing HBCU. Responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct multi-scale protein expression and purification in prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems
  • Design and perform enzymatic assays
  • Design and perform binding assays using fluorescent markers
  • Operate and maintain HPLC instrumentation
  • Conduct conjugate synthesis, purification and characterization
  • Present research findings at regular group meetings, as well as local and national conferences
  • Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals

Education:

PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology or closely related field.

Experience:

Proficiency in protein purification and other biochemical procedures is required. Experience with microscopy, cell culture, Western blotting, and fluorescence spectroscopy is desirable. Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and data storage is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

The successful candidates must be capable of independent work, and possess strong written and oral communication skills. Candidates must also be willing to work in a team of students and researchers at all levels.

Conditions of Employment :

Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.

This is a Title III funded position. Employment is subject to available funding.

Other :

Non-Union Position.

Bowie State University offers an excellent benefits package! This includes tuition remission including eligible dependents; choice of medical/vision plans, Carefirst BC/BS, United Health Care and Kaiser plans, dental, prescription, life insurance, and training and development.

Quick Link for Internal Postings:

https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2414

Organization

 

 

 

Bowie State University, a member of the University System of Maryland (USM), is a regional, comprehensive, and historically black university. The University offers an array of baccalaureate and masters degree programs and a doctorate in education. Located between Washington, DC and Baltimore, the University includes a diverse faculty and student population.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State is the oldest Historically Black College/University in Maryland and one of the ten oldest in the country. It is also a diverse university whose 5,400 students, along with faculty and staff, come from many ethnic backgrounds. The University boasts a pastoral campus that is both serene and beautiful. With seven residence halls, the University is a hub of 24/7 undergraduate life, yet it also offers convenient evening classes and online courses to serve employed professionals seeking to move ahead in their vocations.

Bowie State upholds the System’s mission of providing high-caliber, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities. In addition to its 25 undergraduate majors, Bowie State offers 30 master's, doctoral, and advanced certification programs. Its advanced research facilities include one of the world's 100 most powerful supercomputers and a satellite operations control center managed in conjunction with NASA

We invite you to take a closer look at Bowie State; you will like what you see.

 

 

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