Job Description

As a postdoctoral candidate in our transdermal drug delivery lab, your primary purpose will be to conduct research aimed at advancing the development of novel transdermal drug delivery systems. You will play a crucial role in formulating, optimizing, and characterizing transdermal/topical formulations, with the ultimate goal of improving drug delivery efficiency, patient compliance, and therapeutic outcomes. Through your research efforts, you will be addressing key challenges in drug delivery such as enhancing drug absorption, controlling drug release kinetics, and ensuring skin compatibility.
You will also have the chance to disseminate your findings through scientific publications, presentations, and participation in grant-writing activities. Overall, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transdermal drug delivery research and make a meaningful impact on the development of drug delivery systems with potential clinical significance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducting research, analyzing data, and designing experiments independently
• Prepare experimental design and optimization of formulation.
• Writing projects and scholarly publications
• Maintaining and managing the laboratory
• Ensuring safety compliance and providing training
• Keeping inventory and managing the lab
COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to design and conduct experiments independently.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and master multiple tasks quickly. General computer skills, knowledge of MS Office, and ability to master computer programs.
• Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate project management capabilities with adaptability and flexibility
• Uphold ethical conduct in research
• Exhibit commitment to professional development
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including scientific publication.
• Track record of scholarly achievements demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate notes and logs and complete detailed work accurately
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Doctoral Degree is required for this position, however, consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their Doctoral Degree and will complete the degree prior to starting work.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with formulation development for transdermal or topical formulations.
• Experience with analysis of these formulations for their, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics properties and pharmacological activity.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques such as analysis, and characterization of topical/transdermal formulations
• Experience in nanoparticles will be an added advantage.
• Experience in QBD software for formulations will be an added advantage.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
1. one-page cover letter, CV
2. contact information for four work-related references
3. project proposal in transdermal drug delivery (3-6 pages)
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 05/12/2024 will receive full consideration.
For questions regarding this position, please email Dr. Sheba David at [email protected]
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Sheba David, PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Pharmacy, Room No 480,
College of Health Sciences Building
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071-3375
Phone: +1 (307) 766-6482
https://www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy/faculty-and-staff-directory/sheba-david.html
Email: [email protected]