Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

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 explore 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.

Candidates with expertise in cell biology, genome engineering, CRISPR-based screening, functional genomics, or

C. elegans genetics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Education and Experience
- Ph.D in a related field. Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral.

Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.

Preferred

Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a closely related field.

Experience with mammalian cell engineering, CRISPR screens, and proteomics.

Experience with

C. elegans genetics. Experience in antibody engineering, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemical or cell-based assay development, and drug discovery. 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.