Created/Revised: 01/22/10
Sam Houston State University
Chemistry
Position:
Research Faculty - Interim
Degree Requirements:
PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology or related science. Or a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.
Experience Requirements:
Experience in working with enzymes, liposomes, animal models (mice), sulfur chemistry, and instrumental analysis.
Environment:
Sam Houston State is located in historic Huntsville, one quarter of the way from Houston to Dallas, at the boundary between the Piney Woods region of East Texas and the Prairies and Lakes region of Central Texas. The university has an enrollment of approximately 16,400 students and a faculty of 650.
Usual Duties:
Conduct research on drug antagonism by employing encapsulated enzymes; preparing polymeric microspheres and liposomes; enzyme kinetics and inhibition studies; testing model molecules in animal model (mice); and data analysis. Ability to work independently and achieve outcomes with minimum supervision; good verbal and verbal written communication skills; ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others; knowledge of laboratory requirements and safety procedures.
Salary:
Open
Beginning Date:
February 1, 2010
Requisition:
5636
Contact:
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan &
Smoke/Drug Free Institution