Description

The Department of Chemistry and the Massey Cancer Center is seeking a Chemical Biology Postdoctoral Fellow to work under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Hartman. The research will be focused on using mRNA display for the discovery of modulators of Ras family proteins for the treatment of neurofibromatosis and cancer. The Hartman lab is a highly collaborative place, where students and postdocs typically have their own projects, but rely extensively on the expertise of their colleagues to complete the interdisciplinary work. We use a wide variety of techniques spanning chemistry (standard small molecule organic synthesis, and microwave solid-phase peptide synthesis), biophysical assays (ESI and MALDI mass spectrometry, FACS, FRET, ITC, fluorescence polarization), and cellular and molecular biology (protein expression, in vitro transcription, tissue culture, FACS, confocal microscopy, mRNA display).

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Biology,
• Possesses a strong scientific record and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently yet also mentor junior scientists
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a member of VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• A preferred applicant will have experience in one or more of the following techniques: PCR, protein expression, in vitro transcription and translation, fluorescence polarization, flow cytometry, solid-phase peptide synthesis.