Postdoctoral Fellow- Synthetic Chemistry

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Postdoctoral Fellow- Synthetic Chemistry

Department
Research | Sammis Lab | Department of Chemistry | Faculty of Science (Glenn Sammis)

Posting End Date
March 2, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date
Mar 31, 2025

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000/annually

Job Summary/Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Sammis Group in the Department of Chemistry at The University of British Columbia.

This position will report to Dr. Glenn Sammis, as part of a joint project with industry, collaborating with external (industry) and internal (Pls and HQP) stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Synthetic Chemistry

• Technical Experience with organic small molecule synthesis and purification

• Expertise in multi-step organic synthesis and in the execution and purification of large-scale reactions. A knowledge of large-scale purification techniques, including distillation and crystallization, is an asset

• Research experience, excellent communication skills, judgment, and discretion in working with various senior professionals and collaborating with internal and external agencies.

Expected Responsibilities:

• Synthesize pharmaceutically-relevant small molecules

• Analyze complex reaction mixtures using NMR, IR, and Mass Spec.

• Assist our industrial partners with issues involving reaction purification at scale.

• Developing new crystallization methods, including solvent and counterion optimization.

• Optimizing distillation for small-molecule purification.

• Optimizing chromatographic separation, including the solvent and solid phase.

• Serve as the point of contact for external (industry) and internal (PIs and HQP) stakeholders on scientific and technical matters.

• Provide reports (written and oral) to our industry partner on a monthly basis.

• May oversee other research personnel.

• May provide orientation on research lab instruments as required.

• Maintain safe and clean lab space used

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

The primary work location is the UBC Vancouver Campus

Application Process :

Seeking full-time PDF for 12months with the possibility of extension.

Anticipated Start Date: April 1st 2024, or as soon as possible.

Deadline to Apply: March 1st, 2024

Only applications received through UBC’s online job board will be considered:

Please submit the following documents in your application:

• A CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for three referees

• Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.
   

All applicants are asked to address the following points in their cover letters:

• Their synthetic organic expertise

• The purification techniques that they have experience with

• The earliest date that they would be available

Equity and Diversity Statement:

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.