Seeking a motivated postdoctoral research associate with background in chemistry and cancer therapy. The research interest in the lab is focused on developing new nanocarriers for efficient delivery of therapeutic agents to the treatment of cancer and other diseases. The candidate will be responsible for using chemical tools to develop new nanoformulation with low side effect and high therapeutic efficacy, and tackle the problems in the treatment of cancer. Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biology, or in a related field. Expertise in chemical synthesis, in vitro and in vivo studies is required. Experience with cancer immunotherapy is a big plus.
A vital enterprise in the nation’s heartland, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has its eye on improving the future of health care in Nebraska and beyond. As Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to finding cures and treatments for devastating diseases, to providing the best care for patients, and to serving our state and its communities through award-winning outreach. UNMC also is committed to embracing the richness of diversity, and is a major economic engine for the state of Nebraska. Led by Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., UNMC has six colleges, two institutes and a graduate studies program, serving nearly 4,000 students in more than two dozen programs. Our physician assistant program was recently ranked ninth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and our primary care program was ranked 17. The university’s physical therapy, pharmacy and public health programs also are ranked among the top in the country.
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