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POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPENING (1 AVAILABLE POSITIONS)

HOWARD UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry and Preclinical Drug Discovery
Position Summary

Postdoctoral Fellowship opening in the area of synthetic medicinal chemistry under the direction of Amol Kulkarni, PhD. Projects will include the development of small molecule inhibitors in the field of virology and immunology. The ongoing projects in the group include development of small molecule inhibitors of HIV-1 Nef, protein phosphatase-1 and the NLRP3 inflammasome.

The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in research planning and execution. The responsibilities include retrosynthetic analysis and forward synthesis of complex small molecules, characterization of intermediates and final compounds using spectroscopic and chromatographic procedures, mentoring high school, undergraduate, and graduare students in the group, writing manuscripts for scientific publications, presentations at scientific meetings, and writing reports for the funding agencies.

Candidates with strong background in organic/medicinal chemistry, drug design, chromatography, spectroscopy and student mentoring are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply for this position. The postdoctoral fellow will join a collegial, interdisciplinary team actively engaged in drug discovery and preclinical drug development. Current collaborations include virology groups in Howard and The George Washington Universities, immunology group in University of Houston, and computational chemistry group at Mercer University. The position thus offers strong interdisciplinary mentorship and research experience.
Application

Application review will begin September 1, 2022 and applications will be considered until the position is filled. The position can start as soon as December 2022. The initial appointment is for one year, with reappointment for a second year provided satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant experience, CV, and contact information for three references to:

Amol Kulkarni, PhD
Associate Professor
College of Pharmacy, Howard University
Washington, DC 20059.
amol.kulkarni@howard.edu

Download a copy of the job opportunity via the following link: Postdoctoral Fellowship Opening

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES (2 AVAILABLE POSITIONS)

Florida International University (FIU)
Position Summary Each post-doctoral research associate will directly manage a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of a web-based HIV/STI prevention intervention with sexual minority male couples. Primary responsibilities will include: administrative; recruitment and retention efforts; data management with some analysis; assistance with dissemination of findings. Bilingual (Spanish / English) language and writing skills are a plus. Working remotely / online is possible.
Application Please contact: Sara Charles, MPH, FIU-RCMI Senior Coordinator, sacharle@fiu.edu

MASTER’S LEVEL STUDY COORDINATOR (1 AVAILABLE POSITION)

Florida International University (FIU)
Position Summary The study coordinator (with a master’s degree) will help manage and execute administrative requirements, as well as recruitment and retention efforts for web-based, HIV/STI prevention intervention projects. Critical skills needed for this position include: having superb time management and organizational skills; being detailed-oriented; being able to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines; and having the ability to work independently as well as a team member. Bilingual (Spanish / English) language and writing skills are a plus. Working remotely / online is possible.
Application Please contact: Sara Charles, MPH, FIU-RCMI Senior Coordinator, sacharle@fiu.edu