Post-doctoral Opportunities

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Structural and Functional relationship of nitric oxide Synthesis  A postdoctoral research associate position is open immediately to study structural and functional relationship of nitric oxide synthase. The candidate will combine biochemical, biophysical, and molecular biology approaches to address the molecular mechanisms in regulation of nitric oxide synthase. Responsibilities include but not limit to expression and purification of nitric oxide synthase and calmodulin proteins/mutants, rapid kinetics studies, and preparation of enzyme intermediates for spectroscopy studies.

Requirements:  Ph.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field with a record of peer-reviewed publications. Applicants should have experience in protein expression and purification, potentiometric titration, or rapid kinetics (stopped flow or flash photolysis). A strong background in molecular biology and experience in protein biochemistry is desirable. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated with demonstrated ability to carry out independent research. 

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, including a list of peer reviewed publications, a brief description of research activities, and the contact information for three references. Interested applicants should e-mail materials to:  Jim Feng, Ph.D., College of Pharmacy, 2502 Marble NE, MSC09 5360, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA, e-mail: cfeng@salud.unm.edu , Phone: 505-925-4326

Post-Doctoral Fellow In Preformulation/Formulation Development and Drug Delivery  We are seeking a post-doctoral scientist to join our group which focuses on the development of drug delivery systems. This position involves the preformulation, formulation design and in vitro testing of oral drug delivery systems with an emphasis on modified release. Experience with polymeric film coating or matrix systems is preferred.  The successful candidate will direct preformulation and formulation development research and supervise graduate and professional students in the laboratory. This position is available immediately beginning July 1, 2008. more

Post-doctoral Fellow – Drug Delivery / Medical Device Development We have an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral fellow to pursue research in the development of a novel dry powder inhaler device. This project is funded through an industrial collaboration with a major healthcare company. The successful candidate will be an integral member of a team of scientists that will bring a prototype device to a stage of development that is suitable for clinical testing in human subjects. As such, this position provides a unique opportunity to experience the broad range of activities that is necessary for medical device development. more

Post-doctoral Fellow –Inhaler Device Design and Development
We are currently seeking qualified applicants for a position as a postdoctoral researcher on a new project to build a novel dry powder inhaler for use in drug delivery of a wide variety of drugs to the lungs. The selected applicant will work closely with Profs. Hugh D Smyth and C. Randall Truman at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. This is a collaborative project between the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The successful applicant will work in within this interdisciplinary team on all aspects of device design, fabrication, characterization, and application. more