Postdoctoral Research Associate

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S06321P

Position Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Functional Title

Postdoc

Department

Chemistry

Salary Range

50,000-$60,000.00 Depending on Qualifications

Pay Basis

Monthly

Position Status

Regular full-time

Location

Richardson

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

04 / 08 / 2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Desired Start Date

06 / 02 / 2025

Job Summary

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, primarily in the direction of autophagy signaling, organelle regulation, or protein trafficking.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Experience in protein / antibody engineering, molecular biology, biochemical or cell-based assay development, cell biology, and drug discovery.
• Experience with mammalian cell engineering, CRISPR screens, and proteomics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of publishing scientific papers and delivering presentations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Activities

Working Conditions

Additional Information

Work is conducted on site and in person.

What we have to Offer : We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including :

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