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Post-doctoral Position - Laboratory of Dr. Kishor Wasan |
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Post Doctoral Fellow - Formulations |
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Post-doctoral Position - Laboratory of Dr. Kishor Wasan, Division of Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics
A full-time Post-doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kishor Wasan, Professor & Chair, Division of Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics. The individual will be responsible for investigating the effect of novel formulations of a number of antifungal compounds on antifungal activity in a variety of cell cultures and models. Applicants should have a PhD in pharmaceutics, biochemistry, microbiology or a related field with relevant experience and should have an interest in developing novel methods. Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, protein biochemistry, and cell culture is preferred.
The position will remain open until filled; preferred start date is April 1, 2011.
Please send a curriculum vitae, a description of your research experience, a statement of your research interests, and the names of three referees to:
Dr. Kishor M. Wasan, Professor
Division of Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The University of British Columbia
2146 East Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Tel: 604-822-6772
Fax: 604-822-3035
Email: kwasan@interchange.ubc.ca
Post Doctoral Fellow - Formulations
The Centre for Drug Research and Development is a ground-breaking initiative to bring together researchers, institutions and industry to bridge the gap between discovery research and the successful development of new medicines. Located on the UBC Campus, CDRD is a not-for-profit organization developing a shared academic research infrastructure to enable BC researchers in universities and hospitals to focus and amplify their drug discovery and development efforts.
CDRD provides BC researchers with access to know-how, equipment and facilities and trains highly qualified personnel in drug discovery and development.
Summary
As a CDRD Post Doctoral Fellow, you will participate in a research team that will evaluate projects and provide the critical experience and training related to the commercialization of drug discovery.
Responsibilities
Working within and across the CDRD divisions, participate on drug research and development projects requiring expertise from target identification through screening, lead optimization, formulation, delivery and drug valuation. Assists CDRD Investigators from affiliated institutions with process aimed at completing proof of concept packages for selected drug research projects. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- Recent completion of a PhD in a related scientific or life sciences discipline.
- Preferred candidates will be flexible, with a determination to further their skills in multiple areas.
- Willingness to contribute to and work in a team environment is required.
- A publication record, excellent communication and written skills.
- Expertise in the following research areas is an asset:
- Solid state characterization
- Pharmaceutical formulation
- Nanofabircation/ Nanoparticulate delivery
- Electrospinning/Electrospraying
- Controlled release systems
- Polymeric drug delivery
- Mucoadhesive systems
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@cdrd.ca. Refer to PDF-Screening in the subject line. We thank all interested applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants short-listed will be contacted for an interview.
Application Closing Date
Open until filled.
