Rowan University

Postdoctoral Position in Protein Biochemistry/Chemical Biology

Rowan University

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

College of Science & Mathematics

A full-time postdoctoral position is immediately available for functional characterization of oncogenic proteins involved in cell signaling pathways and the development of allosteric kinase inhibitors.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, pharmacology, or a closely related field. A strong background in protein isolation, quantification of protein-protein and protein-ligand affinities, as well as enzyme inhibition assays, is required. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills are essential. Additional experience in molecular biology or mammalian cell culture would be beneficial.

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for designing, conducting, and evaluating experiments, as well as generating new ideas to advance current research. They will also contribute to the preparation and publication of scientific manuscripts under the guidance of Dr. Zhihong Wang. Furthermore, the position involves training and supervision of graduate students, undergraduate students, and other research staff.

Notes:

• To apply: Interested candidates should upload a cover letter which includes a short summary of graduate work and future research interests, a CV, and contact information for three references (one of which must be from current supervisor) into the Page Up applicant tracking system.
• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered. 

See PI/program description at:

https://csm.rowan.edu/departments/chembio/facultyStaff/chemistry_full_part/wang.html

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University with over 19,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, NJ, 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, PA. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Rowan is also the fourth fastest growing public university according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, as a result of a careful investment in research, while remaining focused on building high-quality undergraduate programs designed to meet the needs of a fast-changing world.

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