Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Medicinal Chemistry

Rutgers University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Medicinal Chemistry

The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking multiple post-doctoral associates to join the laboratory of Dr. Jun Wang within the Department of Medicinal Chemistry on or about September 1, 2022. The successful candidates will participate in NIH-funded research projects in designing and developing small molecule antivirals targeting emerging and re-emerging viruses.

This will be a one-year appointment with the possibility of a second year. Please submit i) a complete CV; ii) a one-page statement that includes research accomplishments, research interests, and motivation to apply for the position; and iii) the name and contact details for 3 academic referees.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A Ph.D. in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a similar science field is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Design retro-synthesis routes for screening hits and perform structure-activity relationship studies.
• Optimize the in vitro and in vivo pharmacokinetic properties of lead compounds.
• Interpret structure activity relationship and structure property relationship results and design corresponding optimization strategies.
• Participate in and present results and literature in group meetings and department seminars.
• Write manuscripts for publication and present results in conferences (Excellent verbal and writing skills are a plus).
• Conduct literature searches and have the ability to design and improve synthetic routes to support SAR studies and deliver compounds in large scale in a timely manner.
• Perform molecular modeling including docking is a plus.

Candidates must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse group and be willing to learn techniques and methodologies. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and able to maintain excellent documentation of their work.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

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