Virginia Tech Fralin Life Science Institute

Postdoctoral level positions are available immediately in polymeric
biomaterials in the research group of Theresa M. Reineke in the Department of
Chemistry at Virginia Tech (www.reinekegroup.org). The desired
candidates will have experience in the field of polymeric biomaterials and have
a Ph.D. degree in a related r...esearch field. Candidates are being recruited to
work on NIH and biotech industry-funded projects consisting of the synthesis and
characterization of new glycopolymers and polycations for the cellular delivery
of nucleic acids (i.e. pDNA, oligonucleotides, and siRNA). One project consists
of the synthesis of new monomers and polymers, performing polymer-nucleic acid
binding experiments to form nanoparticle complexes, and executing a variety of
biological assays to screen the nanoparticles in cell culture for their delivery
and toxicity profiles. In addition, candidates are being sought with a
biomaterials background to work on a related project investigating the
intracellular mechanisms of polynucleotide transport with this series of
cationic glycopolymers. The desired candidates must have experience working in
a team-oriented/collaborative environment and managing projects at the graduate
and undergraduate levels. The candidate must also have experience in
maintaining laboratory equipment. Please send CV to treineke@vt.eduRead More