Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2024 - 169
Department COP Pharmaceutical Science 50000722
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Pharmacy
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule M-F 8am-5pm
Requisition Category Research - Academic
Requisition Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Title/Academic Rank Postdoctoral Research Associate
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)
Job Requisition Begin Date 05/15/2024

Position Qualification


Position Summary
The laboratory of Prof. Corey Hopkins in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking qualified candidates to fill an opening for 1 postdoctoral research associate in the areas of organic and medicinal chemistry to support drug discovery efforts on NIH funded projects. Position responsibilities will include: small molecule synthesis and characterization, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and laboratory management. The ideal candidate would have a PhD degree (or expected PhD) with experience in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Required experience includes organic reaction design and execution, chromatography, spectroscopic evaluation of molecules (NMR, Mass Spec, HPLC). Other responsibilities include data analysis, maintaining a laboratory notebook, assisting graduate students in organic chemistry, and manuscript preparation.
1. Helps to design and synthesize known and novel small molecules.
2. Prepare key research results and findings for peer review and oral/poster presentations.
3. Develops new ideas that promote the current research
4. Responsible for the operation and maintaining laboratory equipment
5. Teach techniques and proper lab safety to others, train and supervise undergraduate and graduate research students.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or related field is required.
Supplemental Qualifications

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