The University of Texas at Austin · 3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Fellow, Li lab, College of Pharmacy-1
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelThe University of Texas at Austin is a prominent educational institution, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate natural products biological activities for drug discovery. The role involves conducting biological evaluations, microbial genome mining, and contributing to scientific publications and grant applications.
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Responsibilities
Biological evaluations of natural products for drug discovery
Microbial genome mining for specialized metabolites discovery from human microbiota
Manuscript preparation for scientific publication
Generate data and participate in scientific writing to contribute to grant applications
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD (received within 3 years) with a research background in natural products discovery or biological evaluations
Proficiency in analyzing microbial genomic or metabolomic data
Demonstrated ability to conduct scientific research and report in the form of original research publications
Preferred
PhD and at least one year of experience with bioassays
Prior experience in biological evaluations with animal models, as well as strong verbal and writing communication skills
Benefits
Insurance
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits
Paid vacation
Sick and holiday time off
Access to employee professional development and wellness services
The opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
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