Postdoctoral Associate - Kamenecka Lab

The Scripps Research Institute; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kamenecka group at the Scripps Research Institute, Florida campus, is seeking postdoctoral researchers in medicinal chemistry. Successful candidates will contribute to cutting-edge organic synthesis and interdisciplinary drug discovery efforts in a collaborative lab. Applicants should have a PhD with strong publication records and experience in multi-step synthesis, HPLC-MS, and NMR. Positions start August 2018 and offer commensurate compensation and the chance to work within a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field with extensive synthetic chemistry experience.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in medicinal chemistry and structure-based drug design is a plus.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Medicinal chemistry

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC-MS

NMR

Chromatography

Job description

Postdoctoral positions in Medicinal Chemistry are available in the Kamenecka group in The Department of Molecular Medicine at the Scripps Research Institute, Florida campus (for more information please see: https://www.scripps.edu/research/faculty/kamenecka).

Successful candidates will have a proven track record of publishing in high impact journals and extensive experience in organic synthesis and/or medicinal chemistry, and can work successfully as a member of a team. These full-time lab positions are
available starting August 2018.

Location

Florida

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

Basic Qualifications

Must possess a doctoral degree. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator.

Extensive Ph.D. graduate work in multi-step organic synthesis is required, with good laboratory skills and familiarity with modern synthetic techniques and instrumentation ( HPLC -MS, HPLC , NMR , chromatography). Strong candidates may also have knowledge and experience in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry and/or structure-based drug design. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment are also required.

Compensation

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Job Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Posting Category

Job Posting Category Postdoctoral

EEO Statement

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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