Post-Doctoral Associate in Spatial Biology

Post-Doctoral Associate in Spatial biology

Ph.D. in Chemistry Biology or a closely related field.

A Post-doctoral Associate in the area of spatial biology position is available to work in a project on the Spatial proteomics and transcriptomics led by Dr. Fan Hong in the Department of Chemistry.

We have a position available in our group to work on (1) DNA advanced imaging method development for spatial transcriptomic and proteomics. (2) Translation research to apply the developed methods to study Alzheimer and cancer diseases.

Must have PhD in Chemistry and Biology related field. This position will be initially awarded for one year and contingent upon strong performance and conduct and availability of funds may be renewed for up to three years.

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The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and the compensation includes a full benefits package. To see more visit .

• Ph.D. in Chemistry Biology or a closely related field.
• Self-motivated excellent communication and time management.
• Protein conjugation chemistry DNA nanotechnology
• Fluorescent imaging cell culture experience.
• At least one-first authored publication in well-regarded peer-reviewed journals.

Programming skills in MATLAB python

For full consideration applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

If the unit wishes to consider complete application packages.

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicants qualifications interests and suitability for the position (2) a complete curriculum vitae (3) a statement on teaching and research goals and (4) the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Applications will be reviewed beginning June and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records reference checks and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at is a time-limited position.