Post Doctoral Fellow

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Greensboro is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop organic synthesis methodologies for lipid compounds and stable isotope-labeled lipid standards. The role involves literature survey, experimental design, synthesis, characterization, and aiding in manuscript preparation, within a collaborative research setting.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in chemistry and have expertise in multi-step synthesis and spectroscopic analysis, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry/organic chemistry/medicinal chemistry or related
• Experience with multi-step organic synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment

Responsibilities

• Survey literature, design experiments and perform bench work
• Synthesize and characterize compounds including lipids and standards
• Assist in manuscript and report preparation
• Collaborate with other researchers and maintain a safe, productive lab

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Chemistry (organic/medicinal/related)

Tools

Spectroscopic characterization

Job description

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of the UNCG Center for Translational Biomedical Research is to conduct basic and translational research in human diseases, with focuses on biomarkers for early diagnosis of disease, understanding of disease pathogenesis and development of novel interventions for disease prevention and treatment.

Position Summary

This Post Doctoral Fellow position is expected to focus on development of organic synthesis methodologies for lipid synthesis and synthesis of stable isotope labeled lipid standards, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids and glycosphingolipids. The position will perform bench research work, including literature survey, experimental design, compound synthesis, compound characterization, and assist in manuscript and report preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for this position include a PhD degree in the field of chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or organic synthesis related disciplines; fully trained and very experienced in multiple step organic synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds.

The candidate for this position should be self-motivated, possess sufficient communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a collaborative research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Org #-Department

Ctr for Transl Biomed Research - 13403

Job Open Date

09/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

One year appointment with option to renew

Number of Months per Year

12

FLSA

Exempt

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 70%

Key Responsibility

Research Projects

This position will survey literature, design experiments, perform bioinformatics and statistical data analysis and biological interpretation of the data.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Key Responsibility

Research presentation

This position will write reports summarizing the research findings and draft manuscripts for publication.

Percentage Of Time 5%

Key Responsibility

Lab support and collaboration

This position will work with other researchers, maintain a safe and productive lab and collaborate with staff on research assignments as appropriate

Percentage Of Time 5

Key Responsibility

Other duties assigned.

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F

Work Environment Inside - C