Postdoctoral Chemist – Molecular Design & Synthesis

University of Florida; Florida; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Florida in Palm Beach is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for Bannister Lab to design and synthesize molecules for biological studies under supervision, review literature, perform bench experiments, and analyze data using NMR, HPLC, and LC-MS.

The position requires an organic or medicinal chemistry degree; molecular modeling experience is beneficial and SAR/high-throughput/solid-phase synthesis are desirable.

Formación

• An organic or Medicinal chemistry degree is required.
• Molecular modeling expertise would be beneficial.
• Experience with conducting structure-activity relationship studies is preferred.
• Experience with high-throughput synthesis and/or solid-phase synthesis is also desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Under supervision, design and synthesize molecules for biological studies.
• Review literature to optimize protocols and carry out bench experiments.
• Use lab instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, LC-MS) to validate results and analyze data.
• Present findings at lab meetings, project team meetings, conferences, and assist in drafting publications and grant proposals.

Conocimientos

Molecular modeling

Structure-Activity Relationship

High-throughput synthesis

Solid-phase synthesis

Literature review

Microsoft Office

Chemdraw

PyMOL

Educación

Organic or Medicinal chemistry degree

Herramientas

NMR

HPLC

LC-MS

Descripción del empleo

Postdoctoral Associate - Bannister Lab

Apply now Job no: 540874
Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Palm Beach
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration, Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department:37044010 - SR-MM-BANNISTER LAB

Classification Title:	Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Minimum Requirements:	A doctorate degree in an appropriate scientific discipline.
Job Description:	Under the PI’s supervision, be responsible for chemical synthesis and design of molecules intended to be studied for biological use. This requires an ability to review the literature to optimize protocols, to carry out experiments at the bench, and to use lab instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, LCMS) to validate experimental results through analysis of data. The candidate must work well in a research group setting and within project teams to share ideas and to troubleshoot research problems, such as deciding how to address limitations of existing lead molecules. The candidate will present research findings at lab meetings, project team meetings, progress reports, conferences, seminars, symposia, and assist in drafting relevant publications and grant proposals. The candidate must be proficient in standard computer skills relevant to the job, such as using Microsoft Office products, Chemdraw, and pymol viewer.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience, aligned with NIH scale.
Required Qualifications:	An organic or Medicinal chemistry degree is required.
Preferred:	Molecular modeling expertise would be beneficial. Experience with conducting structure-activity relationship studies is preferred. Experience with high-throughput synthesis and/or solid phase synthesis is also desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the UF application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. This position is open until filled. Application review will begin August 14, 2026. Candidates will be asked to deliver a research seminar (a 30-45 min presentation) in person or by zoom as part of the review process and will meet in person or virtually with the PI and with members of the PI’s research group. This position is time-limited. This requisition will be used to fill 2 Postdoctoral Associates. The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Advertised: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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The Bannister laboratory is seeking two Postdoctoral Associates at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences.

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Position	Department	Location	Closes
Postdoctoral Associate - Bannister Lab	37044010 - SR-MM-BANNISTER LAB	Palm Beach	Open until filled
The Bannister laboratory is seeking two Postdoctoral Associates at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences.

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