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The Liotta Research Group (LRG) is an Emory-based medicinal chemistry and drug discovery research group, led by Dr. Dennis Liotta. Our focus is the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents. The drugs, generated by the LRG over several decades, include therapies for HIV, hepatitis B (HBV), cancer and neurological disorders, to name a few. In addition to our ongoing programs in antivirals and prodrug platform technologies, our current efforts include designing and developing novel non-opioid analgesics, anti-anxiolytics, NMDA receptor modulators, chemotherapeutics and immuno-oncology agents.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as the Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator for the Emory Institute for Drug Development (EIDD) or the Liotta Research Group.
• Exercises primary authority over the conduct of projects, including protocol development and adherence. Oversees large, often multidisciplinary, research and development projects; works closely with department or center heads on long-range planning.
• May serve as lead scientist of a defined research and development project, or as an interstitial member of a research team. Assumes responsibility for direct reports including recruiting, managing, mentoring and developing scientific staff. Oversees fiscal matters with respect to cost of experiments, technology, external collaborations, and travel.
• May submit protocol proposals to Emory IACUC, and upon approval, have access to Emory vivaria. Publishes original and innovative findings. May participate in scientific societies, committees, and review groups at the national and international level. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent plus ten years of professional research experience. Experience directing multiple scientific projects and in supervising research and development staff is preferred.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• We are seeking a highly motivated DMPK professional for our medicinal and synthetic chemistry group. They are expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative and judgment. The project(s) will focus on the design, validation and execution of in vitro and in vivo biochemical experiments to determine the biodistribution, pharmacodynamic properties and efficacy of compounds in preclinical studies.
• They will provide leadership in the in vitro and in vivo profiling of novel therapeutic agents to prepare such compounds to meet key development objectives and milestones. They will manage our relationship with various CROs and work along with our Bioanalytical team leader.
• Furthermore, interested individuals must also be motivated to prepare key research results and findings for peer-review publications, oral presentations and patent applications. A successful applicant will lead our support the research of our multidisciplinary group in the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. 

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