美国田纳西大学健康科学中心博士后职位

　　美国田纳西大学健康科学中心博士后职位

　　A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available immediately. The qualified candidate will work on projects in developing biomaterials for controlled drug delivery and tissue engineering. The postdoc will be primarily responsible for the biomaterial designs, characterizations and evaluations. The work includes syntheses of the biomaterials by organic, polymer and peptide synthesis techniques. It will also involve characterizations of the synthesized biomaterials by using a number of sophisticated characterization techniques including FT-IR, NMR, LC/MS/MS, UV/Vis, static and dynamic light scattering, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, HPLC, rheometer, DSC, AFM, SEM, TEM, and microplate reader etc. The position will also entail conducting in vitro cell culture and in vivo animal work. The individual will conduct data analysis, reporting, and manuscript writing and may be asked to assist with other projects in the laboratory on an occasional basis.

　　This position is available immediately, but the start date is negotiable. It is expected that funding for this position will be available for one year; however, the position may be renewed annually, contingent upon acceptable job performance.

　　Qualifications

　　PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. The individual must have strong technical, interpersonal and written communication skills. The candidate with strong polymer and organic synthesis background is preferred.

　　Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with a summary of research experience, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references by email to

　　Tao L. Lowe, Ph.D.

　　University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy

　　Room 448

　　881 Madison Ave

　　Memphis, TN 38163

　　tlowe4@uthsc.edu

　　Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and is competitive for postdoctoral research fellows. The position includes an excellent benefits package (http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.