Postdoctoral Research Associate - Nanovaccine Institute
Iowa State UniversityAbout the role
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Nanovaccine InstituteAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Prof. Rizia Bardhan's laboratory in the ISU Nanovaccine Institute is accepting applications for an ambitious and result-oriented postdoctoral associate, funded through NIH, in cancer immunotherapies and diagnostics with nanoparticle probes. The individual will design (1) nanoparticles that enable multimodal imaging with PET and Raman spectroscopy, (2) can deliver combinatorial immunotherapies, and (3) perform label-free Raman in cells, tissues, and biofluids and apply some machine learning approaches to assess the outcomes. The individual will work with various mouse models. The work will be performed in state-of-the-art labs with advanced equipment.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or relevant field
Preferred Qualifications:
• Expertise in gold nanoparticle synthesis, liposomes, bioconjugation of nanoparticles
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, various mouse models of cancer
• Experience in imaging techniques such as fluorescence, Raman, medical imaging (MRI, PET etc.) as evidenced by a strong track record of high quality publications in high impact journals
• Experience with basic biological techniques including flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry
• Experience in immunotherapies
Department Unit/Website:
https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/rbardhan/
https://nanovaccine.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:
January 6, 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
July 31, 2025Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
October 22, 2024Posting Close Date:
October 29, 2024Job Requisition Number:
R15742Apply for this role
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