Post Doctoral Fellow - Medicinal Chemistry

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry to join the Meyers Lab. The role focuses on designing and synthesizing new molecular compounds as potential drugs for infectious diseases, with duties spanning synthesis, purification, analysis, record-keeping, and mentorship of students. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D.

in organic chemistry (or a Ph.D. with relevant synthetic experience) and may have experience in molecular modeling or structure-based drug design.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a Ph.D. with at least two years of experience in a synthetic organic chemistry laboratory setting.
• Preferred qualifications: Experience with molecular modeling and/or structure-based drug design.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute organic syntheses for the preparation of intermediates and new small molecules for biological testing
• Purify organic molecules to journal standards using both normal and reverse phase techniques
• Characterize small molecules utilizing standard analytical techniques such as NMR & LC-MS
• Keep meticulous records in laboratory notebook and online data management systems
• Write technical reports of experimental data for manuscripts and patent applications
• Conduct literature searches related to research project
• Assist in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students
• Comply with University & Department safety policies
• Maintain supplies, instrumentation, and other lab duties as assigned

Skills

Molecular modeling

Structure-based drug design

Education

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

LC-MS

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world‑class academics, life‑changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Postdoctoral Fellow – Medicinal Chemistry – Meyers Lab Job Description Saint Louis University is a Catholic Jesuit Institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care and service. This Postdoctoral Fellow position is in the medicinal chemistry research group led by Dr. Marvin Meyers in the Department of Chemistry (https://www.slu.edu/science-and-engineering/academics/chemistry/faculty/marvin-meyers.php). This work involves the organic synthesis of new molecular compounds as potential drugs for the treatment of infectious diseases. Additional work duties include design of new molecules, data analysis, analytical characterization, purification, maintaining lab equipment, and mentoring/training graduate and undergraduate student researchers.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and execute organic syntheses for the preparation of intermediates and new small molecules for biological testing
• Purify organic molecules to journal standards using both normal and reverse phase techniques
• Characterize small molecules utilizing standard analytical techniques such as NMR & LC-MS
• Keep meticulous records in laboratory notebook and online data management systems
• Write technical reports of experimental data for manuscripts and patent applications
• Conduct literature searches related to research project
• Assist in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students
• Comply with University & Department safety policies
• Maintain supplies, instrumentation, and other lab duties as assigned

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a Ph.D. with at least two years of experience in a synthetic organic chemistry laboratory setting.

Preferred qualifications: Experience with molecular modeling and/or structure-based drug design.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Function Research Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

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