Careers Job Description
General Description
Conduct research in the development of peptidomimetic molecules targeting epigenetic molecular mechanisms linked to cancer development and progression; develop novel synthetic methods for the preparation of such molecules and their biological characterization. The candidate will play a key role in the development of our laboratory drug discovery efforts and is expected to mentor both graduate and undergraduate students. We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated, hardworking and experienced individual who can contribute and grow our research program. See some recent publications of our lab at: https://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/faculty/faculty_profile.jsp?faculty=1155.
Given the interdisciplinary nature of our research we also expect the candidate to be experienced in drug design, synthetic chemistry and biological assays for the characterization of our compounds. Some relevant experience in cancer research and in epigenetics in highly desired. The candidates are anticipated to be creative thinker and doer working in a team culture, skilled in both verbal and written communication, data organization and presentation of scientific data, and preparing manuscripts for referred journal publications and patent inventions. This opportunity will support career growth (assistance to Conferences, mentoring, part of time spent at collaborating institutions in NYC) and will encompass participation in weekly group seminars, and potentially grant writing.
The candidates are anticipated to be creative thinker and doer working in a Team culture, are expected to be a team player, skilled in both verbal and written communication, data organization and presentation of scientific data, and preparing manuscripts for referred journal publications and patent inventions. Strong bench execution experience and discipline are required for this job.
Other Duties
- training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students
- helping in the maintenance of instrumentation and laboratories belonging to the group (managing order in the lab, cleanliness of working spaces, safety issues assisted by students)
- submit weekly and monthly reports, present work in group meetings, prepare drafts for publications.
Qualifications
Background in solid phase peptide synthesis and solution phase organic synthesis. Extensive hands-on experience in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and analytical techniques used in biochemistry and cell and molecular biology including: binding/inhibition assays, western blotting, gel electrophoresis, confocal microscopy, circular dichroism and mammalian cell culture. Proficiency in English and PhD finished at the time of applying for the job a must. Strong bench execution experience and discipline are also required for this job. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Chemistry
Full Time
$45,000.00 - $55,000.00
Dec 20, 2020 (Or Until Filled)