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Job Title:

Dean’s Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery

Department:

Pharmacy | Medicinal Chemistry

Buckeye BioLaunch, a newly established AI-enabled Center for Therapeutic Discovery and Development in the College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University, invites applications for the Dean’s Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in the broad area of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery.

We seek outstanding early-career scientists whose research advances fundamental understanding of biological systems while creating new opportunities for therapeutic discovery and development. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in biochemical, biophysical, cellular, structural, and/or proteomic approaches to study target engagement, target validation, molecular recognition, drug action, and protein–ligand interactions.

Additional Information:

Minimum Qualifications:

•             Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, biophysics, pharmacology, molecular biology, structural biology, bioengineering, or a closely related field.

•             Applicants must have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree before beginning the fellowship. Candidates should be no more than five years beyond receipt of their highest terminal degree at the time of application.

Desired Qualifications:

Expertise in one or more areas relevant to chemical biology, drug discovery, target engagement, target validation, protein–ligand interactions, structural biology, proteomics, or translational therapeutic discovery.

Location:

Parks Hall (0273)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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