Postdoctoral Fellow

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

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JOB PURPOSE:

To conduct and develop reagents (i.e. proteins, antibodies, etc.) needed for biochemical assays to characterize the molecular mechanism of small molecules synthesized by the Smith Lab.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
This position may involve supervising undergraduate and graduate students when conducting biochemical experiments.

NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal contacts include Jacqueline Smith. External contacts include N/A.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Postdoctoral Research will be responsible for the following.
● Conducting multi-scale protein expression and purification in prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems
● Designing and performing enzymatic assays
● Designing and performing binding essays using fluorescent markers
● Operating and maintaining HPLC instrumentation
● Conducting conjugate synthesis, purification and characterization
● Presenting research findings at regular group meetings, as well as local and national conferences
● Publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals

CORE COMPETENCIES:

● Proficiency in protein purification and other biochemical procedures is required.
● Experience with microscopy
● Experience in cell culture
● Experience in western blotting
● Experience in fluorescence spectroscopy
● Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis and data storage
● Ability to work independently work
● Strong written and oral communication skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology or closely related field

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

$40,000-$44,928