Postdoctoral Research Associate

Salary Range $45,000 - $55,000.00 Depending on Qualifications

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status Regular full-time

Desired Start Date 12/01/2025

Postdoctoral positions (2) in the areas of peptide chemistry/engineering, protein engineering/design, and biocatalysis are available in the laboratory of Rudi Fasan in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Texas . Fasan is seeking candidates who are interested to work at the interface of chemistry and biology within a highly interactive and motivated group of colleagues. We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious scientists with an established background in each of the relevant areas noted below.

The candidates are expected to conduct research in one of the following areas:

Area A: Research Focus – synthesis and evolution of macrocyclic peptides as selective inhibitors/modulators of cancer-related targets. Projects – involve peptide chemistry, peptide engineering, and molecular display/selection technologies, and activity screening assays. Established Background – Organic/Bioorganic/Peptide Chemistry.

Area B: Research Focus – design and development of engineered and artificial enzymes for biocatalysis and asymmetric synthesis. Projects – involve biocatalysis, protein engineering/directed evolution/design, and mechanistic enzymology. Established Background – Biocatalysis/Protein Engineering/Enzymology.

Area C: Research Focus – development and investigation of novel biocatalytic methods for asymmetric synthesis and selective functionalization of drug molecules. Projects – will involve organic synthesis, method development, biocatalysis and chemoenzymatic synthesis. Established Background – Organic Chemistry/Synthetic Methodology.

Ph.D in a related field.

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related field
• Area (A):
  Experience in bioorganic/peptide chemistry/peptide engineering.
• Area (B):
  Experience in protein engineering/ directed evolution, biocatalysis and/or enzymology.
• Area (C): organic chemistry, catalysis, methodology development.

The ideal candidates should have a PhD degree in Chemistry or related field, strong synthetic organic chemistry skills, excellent communication skills, and a proven record of scientific accomplishments. Prior experience with protein chemistry and molecular biology techniques is a plus but not required.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Plan, conduct, and direct a wide variety of experiments.
• Responsible for the evaluation and interpretation of research data.
• Conduct experiments using advanced equipment and applying complex techniques, methods and procedures.
• Develop research protocols and supervise graduate or undergraduate researchers.
• Prepare written reports and contribute to the writing of research articles techniques, methods and procedures.

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Additional Information

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• Vision insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Retirement Plan Options
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays

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