Postdoctoral Associate, Medicinal Chemistry

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Palm Beach is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Bannister Lab to advance chemical synthesis and design of biologically active molecules. Under the PI's supervision, you will validate results with NMR, HPLC, LCMS and present findings at lab meetings and conferences.

The position requires a doctorate in organic or medicinal chemistry, strong literature review, data analysis skills, and the ability to draft publications and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry required.
• Experience with bench experiments and data analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Chemdraw, and pymol viewer.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and design molecules for biological evaluation.
• Review literature to optimize experimental protocols and lead optimization.
• Present research findings at lab meetings, conferences, and seminars; assist in drafting publications and grant proposals.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Literature review

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in organic/medicinal chemistry

Tools

NMR

HPLC

LCMS

Chemdraw

Pymol viewer

MS Office

Job description

University of Florida in Palm Beach is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Bannister Lab to advance chemical synthesis and design of biologically active molecules. Under the PI's supervision, you will validate results with NMR, HPLC, LCMS and present findings at lab meetings and conferences.

The position requires a doctorate in organic or medicinal chemistry, strong literature review, data analysis skills, and the ability to draft publications and grant proposals.