Postdoctoral Fellow in Drug Delivery & Formulation Development, Dept. of Pharmaceutics

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The Department of Pharmaceutics at Virginia Commonwealth University is currently seeking a passionate and driven postdoctoral fellow in the Nanotherapeutics Lab ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) directed by Dr. Qingguo Xu. This research program focuses on translational research to develop novel therapeutics to treat eye diseases, lung diseases, pain, and opioid use disorders. Researchers with a strong background in pharmaceutics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related biomedical research areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

School Of Pharmacy MBU

Pharmaceutics

VCU is a top 50 public research university with a genuine commitment to student success and community service. It is one of the few universities to receive both a “Very High Research Activity” status and a “Community Engaged” designation from the Carnegie Foundation. The medical campus hosts top‑rated programs in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, and Health Professions, as well as the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Pauley Heart Center, the Stravitz‑Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, among other institutes and centers.

The School of Pharmacy (SOP) has a 127‑year tradition, beginning with the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked in the Top 20 of schools of pharmacy nationwide, the SOP is dedicated to graduating outstanding future scientists and pharmacists who will develop new medicines and therapies, improve human health, foster exemplary research, and provide sustaining contributions to interprofessional patient care.

Some postdoctoral scholars are eligible for a generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid time off, and more. Benefits are associated with postdoctoral appointments and terminate when the appointment ends. For more details, consult the benefits website.

The postdoctoral research fellow will perform statistical and bioinformatics analyses on the generated data, contribute to the maintenance and optimization of analysis pipelines, and publish findings in leading scientific journals. The fellow will participate in federally funded research projects and receive comprehensive training in translational therapeutics. The fellow will also have opportunities to mentor and teach PhD students from both Pharm Eng and Pharm Sci PhD programs.

• Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. in pharmaceutics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related area.
• The candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative research group.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.

$55,000 – $64,000

Exempt

40

Yes

Postdoctoral Fellow

Non Faculty

Contact Name:
Qingguo Xu
Contact Email: qxu