Postdoc: Fluorophore Synthesis & Live-Cell Imaging

Mississippi State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for a postdoctoral associate focusing on the synthesis of organic fluorophores and cellular culturing. The position emphasizes developing new dye probes and validating their performance in biological systems.

The successful candidate will design multistep syntheses, work with mammalian cell culture, and apply fluorescence and confocal microscopy to assess dye uptake and imaging.

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with multistep organic synthesis and compound characterization (NMR, MS, chromatography, etc.).
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile laboratory techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize functional organic fluorophores and related molecular probes.
• Develop and optimize synthetic methodologies for dye functionalization.
• Culture and maintain mammalian cell lines under sterile conditions.
• Evaluate dye uptake, localization, cytotoxicity, and imaging performance in cultured cells.
• Perform fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and related cellular imaging techniques.
• Analyze experimental data and correlate molecular structure with biological performance.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in both synthetic chemistry and cell biology.
• Prepare manuscripts, present research findings at scientific conferences, and assist with proposal development.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Mammalian cell culture

Fluorophore chemistry

Fluorescence imaging

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry or related field

Tools

NMR

MS

Chromatography

Microscopy

Job description

Mississippi State University invites applications for a postdoctoral associate focusing on the synthesis of organic fluorophores and cellular culturing. The position emphasizes developing new dye probes and validating their performance in biological systems.

The successful candidate will design multistep syntheses, work with mammalian cell culture, and apply fluorescence and confocal microscopy to assess dye uptake and imaging.