Post Doctoral Fellow

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution in North Carolina is seeking a passionate postdoctoral chemist to join their innovative team. This role focuses on exploring the fascinating world of fungi, combining mycology with advanced chemistry techniques. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and experience with NMR and mass spectrometry. This opportunity promises to contribute to groundbreaking research while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are eager to advance your career in a vibrant academic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant fields with at least one year of experience.
• Experience with fungal culture growth and maintenance.
• Expertise in isolation and structure elucidation of metabolites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on fungal metabolites in chemistry labs.
• Isolate and determine structures of secondary metabolites.
• Collaborate with a supportive research group.

Skills

Pharmacognosy

Medicinal Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Natural Products Chemistry

Fungal Culture Maintenance

Isolation of Secondary Metabolites

Structure Elucidation

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy

Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Ph.D. in Natural Products Chemistry

Tools

NMR Spectroscopy

Mass Spectrometry

HPLC

Flash Chromatography

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

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.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (https://chem.uncg.edu/) features an extremely supportive and collegial environment with 15 full-time faculty and a diverse student body. We offer a BS in Biochemistry, a BA, BS, and MS in Chemistry including biochemistry options, and a PhD in Medicinal Biochemistry. Our department is housed in a 170,000 square foot, $35 million state of the art science building. Excellent core instrumentation and state of the art facilities for NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry with full time support staff are available on site.

The Oberlies Research Group in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a postdoctoral chemist for a suite of projects. All of these require a passion for working with fungi, both in the mycology and chemistry labs. The ideal candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in pharmacognosy, medicinal/organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or natural products chemistry. While the specific skill sets are somewhat flexible, direct experience with how to isolate, measure, and/or determine the structures of secondary metabolites with NMR and/or mass spectrometry is a requirement. In addition, direct experience with the growth and propagation of fungi is highly desirable.

1 year appointment with option for renewal.

Position Number	998453
Functional Title	Post-Doctoral Fellow
Position Type	Post-docs
Position Eclass	EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy, Medicinal/Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and or Natural Products Chemistry. At least one year experience. The ideal candidate will have some experience with the growth and maintenance of fungal cultures. In addition, this scientist will have demonstrated expertise in the isolation and structure elucidation of bioactive fungal metabolites; this includes familiarity with HPLC, flash chromatography, mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy instruments.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy, Medicinal/Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and or Natural Products Chemistry. At least one year experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range	$55,000 - $60,000
Org #-Department	Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205
Job Open Date	10/28/2024
For Best Consideration Date	11/15/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year	12
FLSA	Exempt