Postdoctoral Fellow: Lipid Synthesis & Biomarker Research

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Greensboro is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop organic synthesis methodologies for lipid compounds and stable isotope-labeled lipid standards. The role involves literature survey, experimental design, synthesis, characterization, and aiding in manuscript preparation, within a collaborative research setting.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in chemistry and have expertise in multi-step synthesis and spectroscopic analysis, with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry/organic chemistry/medicinal chemistry or related
• Experience with multi-step organic synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment

Responsibilities

• Survey literature, design experiments and perform bench work
• Synthesize and characterize compounds including lipids and standards
• Assist in manuscript and report preparation
• Collaborate with other researchers and maintain a safe, productive lab

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Chemistry (organic/medicinal/related)

Tools

Spectroscopic characterization

Job description

The University of North Carolina Greensboro is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop organic synthesis methodologies for lipid compounds and stable isotope-labeled lipid standards. The role involves literature survey, experimental design, synthesis, characterization, and aiding in manuscript preparation, within a collaborative research setting.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in chemistry and have expertise in multi-step synthesis and spectroscopic analysis, with strong communication skills and