Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Summary Two postdoc positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Jie Zheng, in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Dallas. Our group’s research focuses on the fundamental understanding of nano-bio interaction via nano materials on both in vivo and in vitro level, further applying the understandings to advance in disease diagnosis and therapy.
Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience 1. Candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree. (biochemist, chemist or analytical chemist is preferred) 2. Animal experience 3. Imaging experience 4. Cell study experience 5. Drug deliver and nano materials will be a plus Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plan, conduct and direct a wide variety of experiments. Responsible for the evaluation and interpretation of research data. Conduct experiments using advanced equipment and applying complex techniques, methods and procedures; plan and execute the details of experiments according to research protocol. Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information A remote work schedule is not available for this position.
Mandatory Testing and Daily Health Check:
In order to combat the spread of COVID-19 all UTD Faculty, Staff, and Students are required to: Enroll in and complete a Daily Health Check each day, regardless of vaccination status.

Participate in the University’s mandatory COVID-19 testing program. Newly hired employees will be automatically enrolled in University’s testing program. Thereafter, the University will test a sample of the UT Dallas community as part of its proactive testing program.
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