Seeking six motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholars to work in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics  in the College of Pharmacy. This is a unique opportunity to develop targeted nanoparticles for treatment of cancer.

Duties include: synthesizing, characterizing, and testing nanoparticles and liposomes, single-cell gene analysis, characterizing immune responses, gene editing, murine tumor models, analyzing data, and writing papers.

We are a highly collaborative group, and funding is available for up to 2 years.

The University of Iowa is a major national research university with academic and research programs in the Carver College of Medicine, College of Public Health, College of Nursing, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and College of Dentistry that provide an outstanding environment for successful collaborative research and teaching efforts.

The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City , a vibrant community in southeastern Iowa, offering outstanding schools, quality entertainment, and sports, as well as literary, musical and cultural opportunities. Iowa City is frequently rated highly in various “best-place-to-live” listings.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cancer Biology, Cancer Immunology or related discipline is required.

• A strong chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and/or nanomedicine background or a strong background in cancer biology or cancer immunology.


• The ability to analyze data and conduct experiments autonomously.


• A record of authorship.


• Experience with nano and microfabrication, analytical methods, cell culture, gene editing, cancer immunology, cancer genomics and handling animals, and a first author publication.


• 1-3 years relevant research experience

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover letter expressing interest in position


• Curriculum Vita


• Name and Contact Information of References


• Letters of Interest
  
  
  
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