Postdoc: Biocatalysis & Natural Product Biosynthesis

Wayne State University Graduate School

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Jiang Group at Wayne State University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate in biocatalysis and natural product biosynthesis. This role involves exploring enzymes to develop novel biocatalysts for synthesizing relevant compounds and fostering structural diversity for drug discovery.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in related disciplines and experience in laboratory techniques such as chemical synthesis and molecular biology. This position is perfect for recent doctoral graduates aiming to enhance their research skills.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or chemical engineering.
  • Skills in small molecule synthesis and purification.
  • Experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry methods.

Responsibilities

  • Explore enzymes from diverse origins for novel biocatalysts.
  • Conduct laboratory work in drug discovery and synthetic biology.

Skills

Small molecule chemical/enzymatic synthesis
Purification and characterization
Experience with 1D & 2D NMR
Experience with HPLC
Experience with LC-MS
Experience with GC-MS
Enzyme expression
Natural product isolation
Performing anticancer assays
Continuous flow techniques

Education

Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry or related disciplines

Job description

The Jiang Group at Wayne State University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate in biocatalysis and natural product biosynthesis. This role involves exploring enzymes to develop novel biocatalysts for synthesizing relevant compounds and fostering structural diversity for drug discovery.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in related disciplines and experience in laboratory techniques such as chemical synthesis and molecular biology. This position is perfect for recent doctoral graduates aiming to enhance their research skills.

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