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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 day ago

Research Associate, Li lab, College of Pharmacy

positionUT MAIN CAMPUS
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is a leading educational institution, and they are seeking a Research Associate in the Li lab within the College of Pharmacy. The role focuses on investigating the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), establishing animal models for PMP, and metabolically engineering natural products as potential therapeutics.

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Responsibilities

Biological evaluations of natural products related to the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP)
Microbial genome mining, genetic manipulation, and metabolic engineering for natural products discovery as potential PMP therapeutics
Manuscript preparation for scientific publication
Generate data and participate in scientific writing to contribute to grant applications
Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

PhD in Pharmaceutical SciencesPostdoctoral research experienceMicrobial genome miningMetabolic engineeringNatural products bioassaysAnalyzing genomic dataScientific writingCommunication skills

Required

Educational and training background in Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pharmacy, with a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
At least five years' postdoctoral research experience with the rare cancer pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), including PMP cell culture and functional assays as well as isolating bacteria from PMP tumor tissues
At least five years' postdoctoral research experience with microbial genome mining, genetic manipulation, metabolic engineering, and natural products bioassays
Proficiency in analyzing microbial genomic and metabolomic data
Demonstrated ability to conduct scientific research and report in the form of original research publications in leading scientific journals

Preferred

In addition to Required Qualifications, prior experience in bioinformatics and cheminformatics as well as strong verbal and writing communication skills for working in research teams are preferred qualifications

Benefits

Insurance
Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits
Paid vacation
Sick and holiday time off
Access to employee professional development
Wellness services
The opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program

Company

The University of Texas at Austin

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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
dateFounded in 1922
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Will Whiting
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