Opening for Post Doctoral Fellow in Protein Solution Rheology
We are seeking a highly motivated post doctoral fellow to join the Drug Delivery Group in the Formulation Sciences department at MedImmune Inc. This individual will lead an independent research project to develop an accurate microfluidic rheometer for high throughput studies of protein solution rheology and use it to perform fundamental research on the molecular rheology of globular protein solutions.
The research will be conducted in MedImmune’s state-of-the-art laboratories in Gaithersburg, MD and will help drive innovation in those scientific areas of particular interest to MedImmune in achieving our vision to advance science and medicine to help people live better lives. The successful candidate will benefit from daily interaction with highly accomplished scientists with whom (s)he will collaborate. The position offers a unique opportunity for a talented scientist to work in a dynamic and innovative environment and to develop their career at the interface of basic research and protein solution rheology, which lies at the heart of drug delivery and device design.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Project description: Protein rheology with traditional rotational viscometry can be a challenge due to protein adsorption at the air/water interface. The funded proposal aims to develop a microfluidic rheometer for studying the molecular rheology of globular protein solutions. The post-doc will then apply this instrument solely to fundamental studies of basic scientific problems such as irreversible protein aggregation, protein reversible self-association in solution etc. and to evaluate published theoretical models of colloidal suspension rheology to interpret their data. Post-docs are expected to publish in reputed scientific journals and present research at conferences.
NIST Collaboration: This is a joint project between MedImmune (supervisor: Dr. Jai Pathak; Drug Delivery Group, Formulation Sciences) and NIST (Materials Measurement Division; Dr. Kalman Migler and Dr. Steven Hudson) under a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement. The fellow will be a MedImmune employee who will work closely with NIST collaborators. About 50% of the fellow’s time will be spent on the NIST campus (immediately adjacent to MedImmune’s HQ in Gaithersburg, MD) with access to their facilities and their scientific staff.
Education: Candidates who have been awarded Ph.D. degrees in Physics, Bio-Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated competence in molecular rheology. Other position requirements and preferences are listed on the job posting at the web site (see below).
Salary, benefits & visa sponsorship: The fellowship is funded for a maximum of three years; renewal will be granted at the end of each year based on satisfactory performance. The salary is app. $66,000 per annum. Post-docs qualify for benefits, vacation and annual bonus. The standard relocation package will be made available to domestic hires, if the post-doc lives more than 50 miles (80 Km) from the MedImmune office at the time of hire. MedImmune will sponsor a visa for non US citizens/permanent residents if they are found to be eligible candidates. A relocation package is available for international hires.
Application procedure: For federal government reporting and compliance purposes, all candidates must apply online at www.medimmune.com/careers; this job can be pulled up by using the job requisition ID # 5313,
Contact: For further clarification regarding this post doctoral position please email Jai Pathak at pathakj@medimmune.com; please do not email resumes to this email address; all resumes must be submitted online at the web site listed above, or they will not be considered.