POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Automated Synthesis Facility (ASF) PCL

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Health and Welfare plans

Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

Counseling services

Paid Time Off

On-site parking

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Automated Synthesis Facility. The role centers on maintaining operations and developing new methods for existing and proposed PCL Node instrumentation, configuring instruments, and integrating hardware to support proposal goals.

This position is part of a national AI-programmable cloud laboratory network aligned with the U.S. Genesis Mission.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D. Phil., or equivalent degree in organic chemistry with experience in chemoinformatics, ML, AI, or statistical learning.
• Pending doctoral degree may be considered with PI and HR approval.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations and develop new methods on existing and proposed PCL Node instrumentation.
• Assist with instrument configuration, integrations, and development of new hardware for proposal goals.
• Support Science Driver projects and data generation; contribute to national AI-programmable cloud lab network.

Skills

Chemoinformatics

Machine learning

AI

Statistical learning

Education

PhD

MD

D. Phil.

Job description

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITLE

Postdoctoral Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

This postdoctoral position will work with the Scientific Director in the Automated Synthesis Facility to maintain operations and development of new methods on all existing and proposed PCL Node instrumentation; will assist with instrument configuration, integrations, and the development of new hardware to support proposal goals; also support Science Driver projects and data generation efforts. This project is part of a new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories in alignment with the U.S. government's Genesis Mission.

Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair. Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges.

Make Scripps Research your next step to advance and develop your career.

Scripps Research adheres to the National Institutes of Health ("NIH") and National Science Foundation ("NSF") definition of a Postdoctoral Scholar: An individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored, advanced training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue their chosen career path.

REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D. Phil., or equivalent degree from a recognized institution of higher learning in organic chemistry with experience in chemoinformatics, machine learning, AI, or statistical learning related organic reactions. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator and Human Resources.

COMPENSATION

Postdoctoral Associates will be hired following the National Institute of Health and California's exempt salary guidelines, which provide for a starting range of $70,304- $75,353. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees
• Paid Time Off - 5 days annually
• Free, on-site parking.
• Pet Insurance

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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