| Position ID: | Cornell-ChemE-POSTDOC1 [#24138] |
| Position Title: | Alabi Research Group - Postdoctoral Position |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
| Appl Deadline: | finished (2023/01/11, finished 2023/09/25, listed until 2023/09/30) |
| Position Description: |
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Postdoctoral position Cornell University is the land-grant university for New York state whose mission is to discover,
preserve and disseminate knowledge while promoting a culture of broad inquiry throughout and
beyond the Cornell community. The Alabi lab (https://alabilab.com) in the School of Chemical and
Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the fields of antibody
drug conjugates and infectious disease for a project that seeks to develop novel antimicrobial
antibody conjugates. The position will remain open until filled with a flexible start date of May-
July 2023. The successful applicant will be responsible for creating protein bioconjugates,
(bio)analytical characterization, and performing small vertebrate animal studies to validate the
bioconjugates in vivo. We seek applicants that are independent thinkers with a strong drive for
learning and discovery. For more background information on research pertaining to this position,
please see the following manuscripts. Biomacromolecules, 2021, 22(2), 984-992. DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c01695 ACS Infect. Dis., 2022, DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.2c00492 Responsibilities The successful applicant will work with a multidisciplinary research team (chemists,
bioengineers, and chemical engineers) to create antimicrobial protein bioconjugates, perform in
vitro and in vivo studies, and analyze/synthesize data. The applicant is expected to play a major
role in determining new research directions, advising graduate and undergraduate students,
drafting manuscripts, and presenting results at professional meetings. Specific skill sets and
responsibilities include: • Chemoenzymatic protein conjugation, purification, and quantitation • Routine molecular-based assay development using HPLC, LCMS, ELISA, etc • Perform in vitro mammalian and bacterial cell culture • Perform animal studies
• Manage collaborations with several academic partners • Routine documentation of results in laboratory notebooks & databases and prepare
manuscripts for publication. Present experimental results at conference meetings and
participate in grant writing. Education and Qualifications • PhD in biochemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, chemistry, or a closely related
field. • The ideal candidate will have experience with small vertebrate animals (mice). • Proficient with HPLC, LCMS, gel electrophoresis, protein conjugation and purification • Obsessive attention to detail, planning, and ability to troubleshoot • Excellent written and verbal communication skills How to apply Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, CV and references via the AJO interface at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24138. Further information about the Alabi lab can be found at https://alabilab.com.
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