Postdoctoral Research Associate – Organic Synthesis & Chemistry Automation

RFCSR; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work at the forefront of organic synthesis and chemistry automation. The successful candidate will develop new synthetic methods and apply them in automated, high-throughput experimentation, including autonomous platforms for discovering novel therapeutic agents.

This full-time position requires a PhD in Organic Chemistry, strong lab skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or closely related field by start date.
• Expertise in complex molecule synthesis and method development.
• Strong purification and structural analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research in organic synthesis.
• Apply synthetic methods in automated/high-throughput platforms.
• Analyze complex molecules using instrumental techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including AI and biology.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Synthetic method development

Laboratory purification

NMR

HPLC

GC

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

HPLC

GC

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Organic Synthesis & Chemistry Automation

Institution: University of Colorado Boulder Department: Department of Chemistry Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA Position Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate (Research Faculty) Requisition Number: 68633 Salary Range: Approximately USD 60,000 – 65,000 per year Appointment Term: One year initial appointment with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability

Position Overview

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work at the forefront of organic synthesis and chemistry automation . The successful candidate will contribute to research aimed at developing new synthetic methods and applying them in automated and high-throughput experimentation, including work toward autonomous platforms for discovering novel therapeutic agents.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute research in advanced organic synthesis under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Apply and refine synthetic methods in both conventional laboratory settings and automated/high-throughput experimental platforms.
• Analyze complex organic molecules using instrumental techniques and support data interpretation.
• Independently manage day-to-day research activities and propose innovative solutions to scientific problems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including artificial intelligence and biology research groups.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and publication in scientific journals.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or a closely related discipline (or will be completed by the start date).
• Demonstrated expertise in complex molecule synthesis and synthetic method development.
• Strong laboratory skills in compound purification and structural analysis (e.g., NMR, HPLC, GC).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory automation, high-throughput experimentation, or related automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate synthetic chemistry with data-driven research approaches.

The University of Colorado Boulder offers a comprehensive benefits package that typically includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and access to professional development resources.

How to Apply

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