Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Overview

The Vaccine Analytics and Formulation Center (VAFC) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for its unique and innovative biotechnology center located within the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Kansas. The VAFC’s focus is on developing new vaccine and biotherapeutic candidates for the developing world.  https://vafc.ku.edu

Job Description

50% - Designing and Execution of Experiments

• These duties include carrying out original research relative to the mission of the center. The center is focused on the development of pharmaceutical formulations of biopharmaceuticals and vaccines. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to perform experiments on an individual basis that pertain to current research topics in the center including analytical characterization, stabilization, formulation and delivery of a wide variety of macromolecules used as biopharmaceutical drugs and vaccines including peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, virus-like particles, live attenuated viruses and bacterial cells. 

• These duties include writing technical reports for the industrial clients, standard operating procedures of new and unique laboratory equipment and writing scientific papers for peer reviewed journals. 

• Trains other staff in the use of specialized equipment as well coordinates the maintenance of laboratory equipment.  Equipment includes CD, fluorescence, FT-IR, light scattering calorimetric techniques, HPLC, gel and capillary electrophoresis, LC-MS and other biophysical and biochemical techniques

• These duties include but are not limited ensuring systems are in place for efficient planning of lab supplies, management of laboratory records and documents as well as experimental protocols and data, and coordination of good lab practices and lab safety.

Required Qualifications

: This is a limited term position. To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand.  Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed six months.  Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.

Contact Information to Applicants

Emily Thomas-Dykes
ethomasdykes@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application includes an online application, cover letter, resume highlighting pertinent experience relative to the required and preferred qualifications and contact information for three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins on November 4, 2020 and will continue until a successful candidate has been identified.

Application Review Begins

04-Nov-2020

Primary Campus

University of Kansas - Lawrence

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

Disclaimer

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