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The Department of Medicinal Chemistry is seeking one postdoctoral fellow to work in the laboratory of Professor Yan Zhang, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University. We are seeking a highly motivated synthetic organic chemist, medicinal chemist, or computational chemist to join our drug design, discovery, and development program. Dr. Zhang’s lab is conducting highly interdisciplinary research focused on pre-clinical development of novel drug candidates, where we apply chemical synthesis, medicinal chemistry, biochemical and biophysical assays, and computational chemistry interactively. The successful candidate will be involved in design, synthesis, and characterization of small molecules targeting various disease treatments development.
Unit: School Of Pharmacy MBU
Department: Medicinal Chemistry (Pharmacy)
ABOUT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
VCU is a top 50 public research university with a genuine commitment to student success and community service. One of just a handful of universities to receive both a "Very High Research Activity" status and a "Community Engaged" designation from the Carnegie Foundation, VCU also hosts the region's top-rated medical center. The medical campus is home to top-ranked programs in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, and Health Professions, as well as the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Pauley Heart Center, the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, among many other institutes and centers.
ABOUT SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
The School of Pharmacy (SOP) has a 127-year tradition beginning with the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked in the Top 20 of Schools of Pharmacy nationwide, the SOP is dedicated to graduating outstanding future scientists and pharmacists who will develop new medicines and therapies, improve human health, foster exemplary research, and provide sustaining contributions to interprofessional patient care.
Some postdoctoral scholars are eligible for a generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid time off and more. Postdoctoral scholars should clarify with their mentor if their appointment is as a postdoctoral scholar-trainee on a training grant, or a postdoctoral scholar-fellow who is an employee on a research grant. Please note: Benefits associated with postdoctoral appointments terminate when the appointment ends. Explore our benefits further.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Medicinal chemistry, a multidisciplinary field integrating chemistry and the life sciences, applies chemical principles to study biologically active substances such as therapeutically useful drugs, natural products, toxins and drugs of abuse. Our department offers advanced training in drug design and discovery, emphasizing areas such as cardiovascular drugs, central nervous system agents, antimicrobial targets, natural product biosynthesis, anti-cancer agents and biomolecule structure elucidation. With state-of-the-art molecular modeling facilities, synthetic organic chemistry laboratories, X-ray crystallographic equipment and high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, our research is supported by cutting-edge technologies and collaborations with the Center for Drug Discovery.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will be working on design, synthesis, and biological characterization of novel chemical entities as drug candidates in treating various types of diseases, including substance use disorders, cancer, multiple sclerosis, sickle cell disease, and metabolic disorders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD degree in synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, or related areas, or a combination of education and equivalent professional training.
- Experience in designing synthetic routes for novel organic compounds, solving challenging synthetic problems, and SAR analysis is required.
- Ability to apply NMR, IR, HPLC, and MS methods to solve organic chemistry inquiries.
- Experience in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and structure-based molecular design.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills and experience; and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent track record of publication in the related research areas.
- Grant application experience, and a strong publication record demonstrating primary responsibility for drafting manuscripts.
SALARY RANGE
$48,000
BENEFITS
All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Dr. Yan Zhang
Contact Email: yzhang2@vcu.edu
LOCATION
907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Medicinal Chemistry is seeking one postdoctoral fellow to work in the laboratory of Professor Yan Zhang, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University. We are seeking a highly motivated synthetic organic chemist, medicinal chemist, or computational chemist to join our drug design, discovery, and development program. Dr. Zhang’s lab is conducting highly interdisciplinary research focused on pre-clinical development of novel drug candidates, where we apply chemical synthesis, medicinal chemistry, biochemical and biophysical assays, and computational chemistry interactively. The successful candidate will be involved in design, synthesis, and characterization of small molecules targeting various disease treatments development.
Unit: School Of Pharmacy MBU
Department: Medicinal Chemistry (Pharmacy)
ABOUT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
VCU is a top 50 public research university with a genuine commitment to student success and community service. One of just a handful of universities to receive both a "Very High Research Activity" status and a "Community Engaged" designation from the Carnegie Foundation, VCU also hosts the region's top-rated medical center. The medical campus is home to top-ranked programs in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, and Health Professions, as well as the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Pauley Heart Center, the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, among many other institutes and centers.
ABOUT SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
The School of Pharmacy (SOP) has a 127-year tradition beginning with the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked in the Top 20 of Schools of Pharmacy nationwide, the SOP is dedicated to graduating outstanding future scientists and pharmacists who will develop new medicines and therapies, improve human health, foster exemplary research, and provide sustaining contributions to interprofessional patient care.
Some postdoctoral scholars are eligible for a generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid time off and more. Postdoctoral scholars should clarify with their mentor if their appointment is as a postdoctoral scholar-trainee on a training grant, or a postdoctoral scholar-fellow who is an employee on a research grant. Please note: Benefits associated with postdoctoral appointments terminate when the appointment ends. Explore our benefits further.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
Medicinal chemistry, a multidisciplinary field integrating chemistry and the life sciences, applies chemical principles to study biologically active substances such as therapeutically useful drugs, natural products, toxins and drugs of abuse. Our department offers advanced training in drug design and discovery, emphasizing areas such as cardiovascular drugs, central nervous system agents, antimicrobial targets, natural product biosynthesis, anti-cancer agents and biomolecule structure elucidation. With state-of-the-art molecular modeling facilities, synthetic organic chemistry laboratories, X-ray crystallographic equipment and high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, our research is supported by cutting-edge technologies and collaborations with the Center for Drug Discovery.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will be working on design, synthesis, and biological characterization of novel chemical entities as drug candidates in treating various types of diseases, including substance use disorders, cancer, multiple sclerosis, sickle cell disease, and metabolic disorders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD degree in synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, or related areas, or a combination of education and equivalent professional training.
- Experience in designing synthetic routes for novel organic compounds, solving challenging synthetic problems, and SAR analysis is required.
- Ability to apply NMR, IR, HPLC, and MS methods to solve organic chemistry inquiries.
- Experience in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and structure-based molecular design.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills and experience; and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent track record of publication in the related research areas.
- Grant application experience, and a strong publication record demonstrating primary responsibility for drafting manuscripts.
SALARY RANGE
$48,000
BENEFITS
All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Dr. Yan Zhang
Contact Email: yzhang2@vcu.edu
LOCATION
907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Design Engineer
Align your credentials with SOC codes
Pull the O*NET profile for Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071) before applying. Your degree, transcripts, and work samples need to map directly to that occupation so the designated sponsor can justify your DS-2019 category as Trainee or Research Scholar.
Draft a phase-by-phase training plan
Host employers submit a detailed training plan to your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued. Sketch your own version first, covering CAD tools, IEEE standards, and project milestones by month, so you can guide a hesitant employer through the document.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Search OFLC Wage Search for electrical engineering roles to identify host companies that regularly file for foreign professionals. Firms already familiar with prevailing-wage compliance are far more likely to coordinate with a designated J-1 visa sponsor without friction.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Search Migrate Mate for Electrical Design Engineer positions filtered by sponsorship history. The platform surfaces U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with international professionals, saving you from cold-applying to companies with no experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, your J-1 may carry a two-year home residency requirement before you can switch to H-1B visa or a green card path. Raise this with the designated sponsor during intake, not after you receive the DS-2019.
Confirm the sponsor validates electrical engineering
Designated sponsors like AIPT and Cultural Vistas each publish the occupational fields they certify. Verify your host employer's proposed role falls within the sponsor's approved categories before the employer contacts them, or you risk a rejected training plan application.
Electrical Design Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Electrical Design Engineer role?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category covers structured, curriculum-related placements. If you've graduated within the last year and are under 35, the Trainee category applies. Researchers developing new circuit architectures or power systems methodologies at a university or national lab typically fall under Research Scholar.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an electrical engineering placement?
The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Bodies like AIPT, Cultural Vistas, or IIE issue the DS-2019 form, review your training plan, and monitor compliance throughout your stay. The U.S. company where you do the actual engineering work is the host employer, a separate party from the designated sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Electrical Design Engineer?
Search Migrate Mate for Electrical Design Engineer roles filtered by international sponsorship signals. Many companies that regularly hire foreign professionals understand the host employer obligations, such as providing supervision and submitting training documentation to the designated sponsor. Targeting firms with that track record shortens the conversation significantly compared to approaching employers who have never hosted a J-1 exchange visitor.
What does the training plan need to cover for an electrical engineering J-1?
The designated sponsor requires a phase-by-phase document outlining specific skills, tools, and supervised activities for each period of your placement. For an Electrical Design Engineer role, that typically includes sections on CAD software workflows, IEEE standard application, schematic review cycles, and any lab or prototype work. USCIS and the State Department both reference this plan during status verification, so vague descriptions invite delays or denials.
Can a J-1 Electrical Design Engineer transition to an H-1B after the placement ends?
Potentially, but the two-year home residency requirement is the main obstacle. If your home country is on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or your J-1 was government-funded, you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B or adjusting status to a green card. A waiver exists but requires a separate application. Confirm with the designated sponsor at intake whether your situation triggers this requirement.