Post Doctoral Researcher

Job Summary

The Deak Immunoengineering Laboratory in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at Drexel University is seeking a talented postdoc for a NIH funded project on Immunoengineering of HIV therapeutic vaccines beginning in December 2023.

This is an opportunity for candidates to gain experience in viral characterization and immunology, working closely with a biochemist and immunologist.

Essential Functions

• Designing HIV targeted vaccines, requiring chemical synthesis, characterization, and evaluation.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biochemistry or Immunology

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with biochemical synthesis.
• Prior research experience, especially with cell culture, nanomaterial synthesis, immunological assays or molecular biology.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of I. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:May 8 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Jun 8 2023 Eastern Daylight Time