Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow, Peptide or LMW Delivery of New Drug Modality
Core
Design and synthesize functional small molecules and bioconjugates (peptides/oligonucleotides) to advance targeted drug delivery, specifically for CNS applications.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Chemical Biology/Drug Delivery)
Builds
Novel peptide and low-molecular-weight ligand conjugates for oligonucleotide delivery
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Chemical Biology
Required skills
Synthetic/medicinal chemistry, Bioconjugation chemistry, Oligonucleotide chemistry, Peptide chemistry, Analytical chemistry (LC-MS/MS, chromatography, mass spectrometry), Biophysical methods
Preferred skills
CNS drug delivery expertise, Biomolecule conjugation experience, Chemical biology background
Technologies
LC-MS/MS, Chromatography, Mass spectrometry
Responsibilities
Design & synthesize functional small molecules and bioconjugates, Apply analytical and biophysical methods to evaluate purity and stability, Develop innovative ideas in chemistry and chemical biology for drug modality, Prepare and deliver data-driven presentations, Publish scientific manuscripts in high-impact journals
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow (Early-career scientist immediately following PhD)