Postdoctoral Research Associate

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc.

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Pharmaceutical Sciences-301400

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The global vision of the College of Pharmacy is to be an extraordinary team committed to a culture of excellence, innovation, equity, and collaboration to improve health.
Our motto, "We make healthcare better," reflects the increasing contribution to healthcare that can be provided by doctors of pharmacy trained in the highly interprofessional and primary care environment present at the HSC Fort Worth. Our focus is on the patient. Making healthcare better crucially depends upon improved teamwork of a variety of healthcare professionals and improved access for patients. Doctors of pharmacy involved in disease and medication management make healthcare better by increasing safety, improving outcomes, and reducing costs.
Our motto also extends to the contributions that our faculty, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and research staff make to the development of new and more effective therapies for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.

Position Overview

A highly motivated and highly creative person is sought to join Dong Laboratory studying formulation and drug delivery. The researcher in this position will have opportunity to study oral formulation technology.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree. If not yet conferred, a letter from the school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements have been met and stating the degree conferral date can be accepted.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Excellent communication skills
* Project organization/management skills
* Advanced training in quantitative research methods
* Ability to work independently and as a team member

Preferred Qualifications

2 or more years of laboratory research experience in appropriate scientific discipline
• Proven expertise in relevant in vitro and in vivo research techniques
• Hand-on experiences on various analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS and DSC.
• Possess excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal skills to become a leader in the lab
• Experience in drafting and writing manuscripts, posters and presentations

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Develop and characterize formulations and drug delivery systems for oral drugs or lipid drug delivery systems - (Essential)
• Conduct in vitro and in vivo studies such as cell, pharmacokinetics and biodistribution studies - (Essential)
• Plan and study proposed projects, execute data collection and analysis - (Essential)
• Write and submit posters, grants, presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication based on laboratory research - (Essential)
• Possibly assist and train laboratory personnel and students in research methods, procedures and equipment related to the proposed projects - (Essential)

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.