Faculty.Instructor.Research - Full-Time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh
Appointment Stream Research Instructor
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Pittsburgh School of
Pharmacy is seeking candidates for an appointment stream Research Instructor in the
Song Li lab. The candidate’s research should focus on the development of tumor-targeted
nanomedicine platforms for cancer therapy and immunotherapy. The individual will be
responsible for the design, optimization, and biological evaluation of polymeric and
biomimetic nanocarriers for the delivery of chemotherapeutic agents, small-molecule
immune modulators, and nucleic acid therapeutics. The research will involve mechanistic
and translational studies aimed at improving tumor-selective drug delivery, modulating
the tumor immune microenvironment, enhancing antitumor immune responses, and
developing combination therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment. Candidates with
previous experience in nanomedicine, drug delivery, nucleic acid delivery, tumor
immunology, in vivo cancer models, and immune profiling are particularly encouraged to
apply. The successful applicant will enjoy a stimulating multidisciplinary research
environment as part of the lab’s translational initiatives aimed at developing innovative
nanomedicine-based strategies for cancer treatment. This position is supported by NIH
grant R01CA295774.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering,
chemistry, materials science, or a related field, with expertise in drug delivery,
nanomedicine, and cancer therapy and have more than five years of research
experience in drug delivery, nanomedicine, pharmaceutical sciences, cancer
therapy, or a closely related field. Experience in biomaterials and cancer
immunotherapy is preferred. Applicants with first-author publications,
demonstrated experience in independent project development, and mentoring
experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should apply
online at Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh
and submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a description of their
future research interests, and a complete curriculum vitae.

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