Postdoctoral Research Fellow — Organic Chemistry

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow (Staff) in the College of Pharmacy, within the COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences department. This 37.5-hour position provides hands-on research in bioactive compound synthesis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will design and synthesize bioactive compounds, develop methodologies, characterize products, and train graduate/undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline by the time of the appointment.
• Expertise in design and execution of organic reactions, analysis and interpretation of spectroscopic data (HPLC, NMR, Mass Spec).
• Strong independent problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated research accomplishments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize potential bioactive compounds.
• Develop synthetic methodology for the synthesis of compounds of interest.
• Characterize compounds synthesized.
• Conduct lab experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental data.
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate students lab techniques.
• Ensure all tasks are accomplished on time and to the highest standard.
• Engage in shared lab duties including maintenance of instruments and apparatus, lab safety and lab cleaning.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and attend in weekly group meetings.

Skills

Strong independent problem-solving

Strong written and oral communication

Demonstrated research accomplishments

Communication effectively verbally and

Teamwork abilities

Education

Ph.D. in Organic/Medicinal Chemistry

Job description

University of South Carolina in Columbia invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow (Staff) in the College of Pharmacy, within the COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences department. This 37.5-hour position provides hands-on research in bioactive compound synthesis under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will design and synthesize bioactive compounds, develop methodologies, characterize products, and train graduate/undergraduate students.