This job has Expired
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Job Description
C231601
Mentor: Dr. Pius Fasinu, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Postdoctoral Fellow - DMPK/ADME
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Pius Fasinu in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for highly motivated individuals to develop and conduct DMPK/ADME studies on small molecule drugs. Prior experience in ADME assays including metabolite identification, drug transporter, CYP450, PK studies in rodents and bioanalysis is preferred. The candidate needs to be proficient in assay design, troubleshooting, LC/MS use, data analysis, and animal handling. This position requires working with minimal supervision.
Key Qualities
Knowledge and experience with LC/MS/MS is required.
Ability to design, execute, analyze and interpret experiments with minimal direct supervision.
Attention to detail.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and follow through any given tasks.
Perform cell biology and molecular biology studies to support early drug discovery projects
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, biochemistry, or related discipline.
Some postdoctoral experience is desirable but not required.
Additional Information:�
When applying for the position, please include a 1-page cover letter with a brief statement of research interests, an updated CV and contact information for at least 3 references. The application should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with research experience and background. They are based on the NIH Ruth Kirschstein Postdoctoral Fellow Scale.
About our Postdoc Office
UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university�s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.
About the University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has � for more than five decades � produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.
Spanning more than 100 city blocks,�UAB is the state of Alabama�s largest�single�employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual,�state-wide�economic impact of $12.1 billion.�U.S. News & World Report�s 2022 �America�s Best Graduate Schools� ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation�s top 25�and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation�s top 50 in the magazine�s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report.�UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 � a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB's NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
For more information on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at UAB, visit the�UAB Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion opens a new website, call (205) 934-8762, or contact the office at 701 20th Street South, AB 336, Birmingham, AL 35294-0103.
*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*
