Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow, Display Technology for Target Identification and Mechanistic Biology
Novartis
August 17, 2026
On-site
Minnehaha County, SD
Clinical Research and Development
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, construct, and characterize display libraries.
- Develop, implement, and optimize display screening workflows for target identification and protein interaction mapping.
- Propose and execute biochemical, structural, and cell-based validation studies for candidate targets and interaction partners.
- Collaborate with scientists across malaria biology, proteomics, structural biology, and computational biology.
- Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven presentations that translate into actionable insights.
- Publish scientific manuscripts describing novel discoveries, methodologies, and outcomes.
Essential Requirements:
- PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline completed prior to the fellowship start date (PhD conferred in 2026 only).
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement (publications, presentations, patents, or equivalent).
- Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development.
- Demonstrated skills in molecular biology techniques (e.g., library construction, cloning, recombinant DNA manipulation).
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience with protein-protein interaction technologies beyond display (e.g., affinity purification, immunoprecipitation, proximity labeling).
- Knowledge of mass spectrometry-based proteomics, chemical proteomics, next-generation sequencing, or computational analysis of large datasets.
Application Instructions:
- Submit CV and cover letter by August 15, 2026.
- In the cover letter, describe research interests, career aspirations, and how the program supports long-term development.
Start Date:
- October 1, 2026.
- Design, construct, and characterize display libraries.
- Develop, implement, and optimize display screening workflows for target identification and protein interaction mapping.
- Propose and execute biochemical, structural, and cell-based validation studies for candidate targets and interaction partners.
- Collaborate with scientists across malaria biology, proteomics, structural biology, and computational biology.
- Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven presentations that translate into actionable insights.
- Publish scientific manuscripts describing novel discoveries, methodologies, and outcomes.
Essential Requirements:
- PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline completed prior to the fellowship start date (PhD conferred in 2026 only).
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement (publications, presentations, patents, or equivalent).
- Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development.
- Demonstrated skills in molecular biology techniques (e.g., library construction, cloning, recombinant DNA manipulation).
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience with protein-protein interaction technologies beyond display (e.g., affinity purification, immunoprecipitation, proximity labeling).
- Knowledge of mass spectrometry-based proteomics, chemical proteomics, next-generation sequencing, or computational analysis of large datasets.
Application Instructions:
- Submit CV and cover letter by August 15, 2026.
- In the cover letter, describe research interests, career aspirations, and how the program supports long-term development.
Start Date:
- October 1, 2026.