Post Doctoral Fellow Job at Howard University
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The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for the synthesis, purification, and characterization of small molecule HIV Nef inhibitors and seeking the applications of the novel compounds in cocaine-induced neuroinflammation.
SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:
None
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The postdoctoral fellow will work under the direction and supervision of Dr. Amol Kulkarni on a project focused on small molecule inhibitors of the NLRP3 inflammasome.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- A listing of the principal accountabilities of the postdoctoral fellow are given below:
- The postdoctoral fellow will primarily be involved in planning and execution of chemical synthesis and characterization of novel NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitors with applications in HAND. The postdoctoral fellow may be assigned additional tasks in synthetic medicinal chemistry depending on the overall direction of the project. The postdoctoral fellow will supervise professional, graduate, undergraduate, and high school students in Dr. Kulkarni’s group. The postdoctoral fellow will assist Dr. Kulkarni in writing manuscripts and preparation of scientific presentations. The postdoctoral fellow will present his research at scientific meetings/conferences as approved by Dr. Kulkarni. The postdoctoral fellow will ensure that all safety protocols are followed in the laboratory. The postdoctoral fellow will assist in the preparation of the laboratory for safety inspections. From time to time the need to complete other tasks, not listed above, will arise and the postdoctoral fellow is expected to undertake these tasks as well.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Synthetic medicinal chemistry, spectroscopy, and chromatography
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A doctoral degree in organic or medicinal chemistry is required. Prior experience as a postdoctoral fellow is preferred.
Note: This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.
COVID - 19 Vaccination Information:
All newly hired faculty, staff and student employees are required to vaccinate and to have proof of vaccination(s) upon their first day of employment. Please familiarize yourself with the University’s
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and verification
policy.
Exemption and Waiver Information:
Medical and religious exemptions from vaccinations will be granted in accordance with federal and local law. Employees must request an exemption by completing the
More information on Howard University’s COVID-19 response and protocol can be found
Medical and religious exemptions from vaccinations will be granted in accordance with federal and local law. Employees must request an exemption by completing the
COVID-19 vaccination exemption request form
.
More information on Howard University’s COVID-19 response and protocol can be found
here
.
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