Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry/Nanomedicine: The Center for Nanomedicine (CNM) at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellows for groundbreaking research in dendrimer chemistry and nanomedicine. This unique opportunity offers successful candidates the chance to work within an interdisciplinary environment, translating innovative nanotechnologies into therapeutic applications with substantial potential for clinical impact.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Dendrimer Chemistry/Nanomedicine
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
Dendrimer/Polymer/Nanomaterials/Conjugation Chemistry, Nanomedicine, Drug Delivery
Location:
Center for Nanomedicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Organic, Inorganic, Dendrimer/Polymer Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
- Expertise in dendrimer/polymer synthesis, drug conjugation, peptide/antibody chemistry, linker chemistry, and drug delivery systems.
- Proficiency in modern purification techniques, chromatography, and mass spectrometry.
- Experience working with both small (~100 pg) and large (~10-50 g) quantities of materials.
- Excellent collaboration, writing, and communication skills.
Job Description:
The selected candidates will work with the Kannan group at CNM in collaboration with researchers across multiple departments at Johns Hopkins Medicine. The research focuses on developing multi-functional nanodevices for cell-targeted drug and gene delivery, particularly in ophthalmology, anesthesiology, neuroscience, and neurosurgery. Candidates will contribute to projects with significant translational and startup opportunities, working closely with state-of-the-art facilities and advancing clinical translation of dendrimer-based nanomedicine technologies.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send an electronic curriculum vitae and a short cover letter outlining their research interests, experience, and qualifications to Prof. Rangaramanujam Kannan (Co-director, Center for Nanomedicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine) at krangar1@jhmi.edu. Successful candidates will be asked to provide letters of reference from previous and current mentors/supervisors.
Last Date to Apply:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The postdoctoral positions are available starting December 2024 for a duration of 1-2 years, with the potential for extension based on performance. Competitive salary offered.
