Postdoctoral Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Company

Drexel University

Job description

About Drexel UniversityLocated in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this for more information.Postdoctoral AssociateJob no: 504040
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City – Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, College of EngineeringJob SummaryAn NIH supported postdoctoral position will be available in the laboratory of Dr. Hao Cheng in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Drexel University starting in late 2024 or January 2025.Dr. Cheng’s Lab works at the interface of materials science and medicine, spanning fundamental studies to translational research. The lab uses engineering techniques to investigate nanomaterial-cell interactions and develops new biomaterials for immunotherapy. Graduates of Cheng’s lab are consistently recruited by major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies such as J&J, Merck, Genentech, and Novartis. More information is available at The postdoctoral associate will have the opportunity to learn biomedical research and collaborate with medical doctors in the Philadelphia area.

Essential Functions

• Research
• Mentoring Students
• Writing Proposals
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A PhD or Doctoral Degree in Chemistry or Materials Science and Engineering or a related field is required.
• No minimum years of experience required.
• Strong background in the area of organic chemistry or polymer chemistry is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in protein or nanomedicine delivery is a plus.

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional InformationThis position is classified as exempt grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from a minimum $41,120.00 to a maximum $61,680.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.We encourage you to explore Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure and for more details on our compensation framework.You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the .Special Instructions to the ApplicantPlease make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.Advertised: Oct 8 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 10 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Expected salary

$61680 per year

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Job date

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:07:20 GMT

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