Role Description The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop AI-driven approaches to drug discovery under the supervision of Dr. Marvin Schulte, Associate Dean for Graduate Education. This position will focus on utilizing large and small molecular databases, explainable AI (XAI), and generative AI to identify and optimize modulators of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) based on existing data. This is a part-time position, a 6-month limited-term role, and has the ability to be remote. What You'll Do - Develop AI-based models for virtual screening, molecular design, and lead optimization targeting nAChRs. - Integrate large public datasets and small experimental datasets to improve predictive accuracy. - Implement explainable AI techniques to enhance model interpretability and guide medicinal chemistry efforts. - Utilize generative AI approaches to design novel drug-like compounds with improved pharmacological profiles. - Validate computational predictions through experimental techniques, including receptor assays. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including medicinal chemists and electrophysiologists, to refine drug candidates. - Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences. Qualifications - Ph.D. (or completion of all Ph.D. requirements, including dissertation defense) in computational chemistry, bioinformatics, pharmacology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field. - Experience with AI/ML applications in drug discovery, including database curation, model training, and validation. - Hands-on experience in experimental laboratory techniques relevant to drug development and receptor biology. - Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages for AI/ML. - Familiarity with structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis, molecular docking, and cheminformatics tools. - Understanding challenges and modern approaches in drug discovery and receptor biology. - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch). - Background in molecular dynamics simulations or electrophysiological techniques. - Prior research on nAChRs or other ion channels. - Strong publication record in relevant areas. Pay Range - Minimum: $65,000.00 - Midpoint: $65,000.00 - Maximum: $65,000.00 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Role Description - English/Grammar Intuitiveness, conveying intended meaning clearly with depicted insights. - Ability to do secondary research and data gathering through authentic sources. - Technical knowledge of core domain, articulating it to establish impact on the target market. - Rationale thinking to link statements together in order to present a cohesive analysis. - Must be able to properly understand the financial figures and their meaning. - Clear thoughts in demonstrating identification of true drivers and key pockets of opportunity of a market similarly for restraints. - Communication of Inputs and Knowledge. - Understanding the Process to Quantification of data. - Expertise in Excel, market forecast, market share quantification of revenue, volume, ASP, etc. Responsibilities - Develop market expertise in core domain. - Contribute market insights and reports on specific topics related to the industries associated with the domain as per chapter coverage. - Conduct primary and secondary research to execute market research assignment and consulting projects. - Conduct interviews with industry experts for the purpose of gathering primary data to enhance market research reports. - Produce articles on specialized topics in the industries stated above to showcase depth of knowledge. - Quantify Data particularly related to companies and assess their presence in the market. - Handle a team of 4 associates/interns. - Provide mentorship to reportees. - Perform quality checks on content tasks submitted by reportees. - Take full accountability of tasks submitted. - Meet task deadlines without compromising the required quality.

• Collect, track and review investigational site records relating to subject screening and enrollment. • Assist in the development of study plans and status reports. • Collect, track, and review all site regulatory documents. • Assist with development and review of Informed Consent Forms. • Interact with sites, clients, vendors and internal study team members. • Maintain the clinical trials management system (CTMS) and other project tracking tools. • Track study supplies and coordinate shipments of supplies to sites as needed. • Manage the study Trial Master File (TMF) and ensure periodic TMF audits. • Coordinate work with CRAs monitoring on-site. • Perform on site co-monitoring and remote monitoring activities. • Perform regular reviews of data entered by investigational site staff according to data review/monitoring guidelines.

Role Description The Survey Research Specialist (SRS-I) will contribute to and support the work of projects for a variety of government, business, and non-profit organizations. The SRS-I will assist the Survey Director with project management activities, data collection activities, and conducting research and evaluation across a broad range of topics. The ideal SRS-I will demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, an understanding of project and operations management, and an ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing tasks. - Support survey research projects throughout their lifecycle, including research design, data collection, and analysis - Assist the Survey Director with administrative and project management activities, including milestone tracking and drafting meeting agendas and minutes - Develop project training materials and reference documents - Train data collection staff on survey instruments and procedures - Support the design and development of data collection tools or resources - Assist with drafting reports, presentations, and other client deliverables - Perform quality assurance tasks, including testing IT systems - Assist with other tasks, as needed Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a social science or liberal arts discipline, with exposure to social science research and evaluation functions - At least one year of professional experience in the field of survey research, or relevant course work - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software - Understanding of basic data collection and analytic methods - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to work independently and in teams, including working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds - Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently - Highly motivated and detail-oriented Requirements - Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills - Understanding of project and operations management - Highly motivated and detail-oriented - Ability to adapt to meet project needs - Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities across projects while adhering to project timelines Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions Requires sitting, standing, and bending and a normal range of hearing and vision.