Postdoctoral Fellow — Natural Products & Biosynthesis

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System in Denton invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Skellam Lab. The role focuses on isolating and structurally elucidating natural products from complex crude extracts using LCMS-based methods and spectroscopic analyses within a collaborative bioscience setting.

The successful candidate will explore biosynthetic pathways, culture conditions, and synthetic biology approaches while contributing to manuscript and proposal writing and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry completed by the time you start the position.
• Significant LCMS-based small molecule isolation experience including method development.
• Advanced HRMS and 1D/2D NMR techniques for structural elucidation.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments related to isolation and structure elucidation.
• Develop LCMS-based isolation methods and culture conditions.
• Prepare manuscripts and proposals; present results internally and externally.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

LCMS method development

Independent work

Team-oriented

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Chemistry completed

Tools

LCMS

HRMS

NMR (1D/2D)

Job description

The University of North Texas System in Denton invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Skellam Lab. The role focuses on isolating and structurally elucidating natural products from complex crude extracts using LCMS-based methods and spectroscopic analyses within a collaborative bioscience setting.

The successful candidate will explore biosynthetic pathways, culture conditions, and synthetic biology approaches while contributing to manuscript and proposal writing and