| Faculty Member | David Peter Cormode |
|---|---|
| Position Type | NIH Grant |
| Number of Slots | 1 |
| School | Perelman School of Medicine |
| Organization | Radiology |
| Description | Applications are solicited for a postdoctoral fellow position to work jointly with the laboratories of Dr. Hyun (Michel) Koo (Dental Medicine) and Dr. David Cormode (Radiology Department) at the University of Pennsylvania. The aim of this position will be to lead a NIH-funded project on developing new therapeutic approaches to fight biofilms and oral infectious diseases using nanotechnology and nanocatalysis. |
| Qualifications | A candidate for this position should hold a PhD in one of the following fields: biology, chemistry, pharmacology, materials science or bioengineering. Prior experience working with nanoparticles or biomaterials for biological applications is important. Successful candidates should have hands-on experience with advanced microscopy as well as in vivo models. Responsibilities would include nanoparticle synthesis, electron/confocal microscopy, assessment of catalytic activities, cell culture, microbiological/biochemical in vitro assays and in vivo analysis. The applicant should be highly motivated, collaborative and exhibit excellent interdisciplinary skills with good communication skills, and be able to prioritize multiple tasks. Applicants should send an email explaining their interest in the position, with their CV as an attachment, to Dr. Koo (hykoo@upenn.edu) or Dr. Cormode (David.Cormode@pennmedicine.upenn.edu). The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status. |
| More information | https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/namil/ https://www.dental.upenn.edu/faculty/hyun-michel-koo/ |
| Contact | Radiology Department University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street, 1 Silverstein Philadelphia PA 19104 Email: david.cormode@pennmedicine.upenn.edu |
