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Dendrimer Postdoctoral Fellow: Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
The Center for Nanomedicine (CNM) is a unique translational nanotechnology research institute
located at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. It brings together engineers, basic scientists,
clinical researchers and clinicians working under one roof on translation of novel delivery
technologies for therapeutic and diagnostic applications (http://cnm-hopkins.org/).
Job Description
The CNM seeks a highly motivated, creative, and productive postdoctoral candidate with a
strong background in dendrimer, organic, or pharmaceutical chemistry. The individual will work
closely with researchers in engineering and medicine in the area of developing and
characterizing multi-functional nanodevices for the treatment and imaging of neuroinflammation
and neurodegenerative disorders. Strong background in organic, polymer, medicinal, and/or
pharmaceutical chemistry is desired. Experience with polymer/dendrimer-drug conjugation, and
modern purification, chromatography/mass spectroscopy techniques, and an ability to handle
small quantities (~100 µg) and large quantities (~ g) is helpful. Candidates with exceptional skills
in cell biology, and characterizing the efficacy of nanodevices in cells, and imaging will also be
considered. The chosen person will work in the cutting-edge area of using nanostructured
materials for drug delivery. Strong collaborations with many medical departments
(anesthesiology and critical care, neuroscience, neurosurgery, Brain Science Institute,
Kennedy-Krieger Institute, Institute of NanoBioTechnology) are a key feature of the research.
The group has extensive polymer, in vitro and in vivo characterization facilities, with labs located
at the state-of-the-art Smith Building. The position is available from June, 2014, with a
competitive salary, and will be for 1-2 years, and may continue if performance is satisfactory.
The candidate is expected to have a doctoral degree organic, inorganic or pharmaceutical
chemistry, or chemical engineering. The candidate must be a strong team player, and have
excellent writing and communication skills.
Applicants are encouraged to send an electronic curriculum vitae and a short cover letter
describing research interests, experience, and qualifications, to Prof. Rangaramanujam Kannan
(Co-director, Center for Nanomedicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine) or Dr. Manoj Mishra
([email protected]) at the CNM. Successful candidates will be asked to provide letters
of reference from mentors/supervisors from previous and current affiliations.