Postdoctoral Scholar-Pharmaceutical Sciences

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2028.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar supported by NIH-funded projects. The main research focus is to develop innovative formulation strategies for sustained/targeted drug delivery and immunotherapy. The candidate is expected to lead independent projects and accomplish multifaceted research goals. Primary responsibilities are to perform nanoformulation preparation and characterization, and in vivo studies (pharmacokinetics, efficacy evaluation in murine models), and to help mentor graduate students in the lab.

• Design, prepare, and characterize nanoformulations for biologics and small-molecule drugs.
• Method development and optimization for HPLC, ELISA and other quantitative assays.
• Perform pharmacokinetic and efficacy studies in mice
• Maintain key instruments in the lab, trouble shoot when needed.
• Literature search and study research papers, books and online resources
• Work on experimental plans/protocols, project reports, manuscripts, and grant proposals
• Present at scientific conferences.
• Perform basic lab management functions.
• Assist in mentoring graduate students in the lab.
• Adhere to the UT Health Sciences compliance requirements.

EDUCATION: Doctoral Degree.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of Ph.D. training with first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of drug delivery, pharmacokinetics and statistical analysis.
• Skill in managing multiple tasks and prioritizing to successfully complete tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.