POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Biochemistry - Tambar Lab

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center's Tambar Laboratory seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry to drive multiple projects in medicinal chemistry and natural product synthesis.

The successful candidate will synthesize biologically active molecules, collaborate across teams, and have the opportunity to develop new catalytic reactions in a cutting-edge environment at UT Southwestern in Dallas.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field required.
• Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry in a research setting.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize biologically active molecules in medicinal chemistry collaborations.
• Work on multiple synthetic chemistry projects simultaneously.
• Develop new catalytic reactions.

Skills

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Medicinal chemistry

Catalysis

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

The Tambar Laboratory at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry. The successful candidate will work simultaneously on multiple synthetic chemistry projects. Responsibilities will include the synthesis of biologically active molecules in medicinal chemistry collaborations and complex natural products. The postdoctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to develop new catalytic reactions.

A Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, biology, or a related discipline.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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