Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science, Chemistry Dr. Alan Healy

6 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

Research Field

Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

United Arab Emirates

Application Deadline

5 May 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Description

The Healy Laboratory in the Chemistry Program of the Division of Sciences at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit two Post-doctoral Associates starting September 2024. Applicants with backgrounds in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry are encouraged to apply. The research is aimed at developing an automated chemical platform for the synthesis and biological evaluation of natural products as leads for a drug discovery program. The lab and the core research facilities at NYUAD are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for organic synthesis (https://healylab.com/ ).  

Applicants must have received a Ph.D. in chemistry or related subject or be within a few months from completion. We encourage applications from candidates with significant research experience in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly polyketides. Knowledge of synthetic automation/chemical engineering, biosynthesis or chemical biology is desired, but not required. Excellent communication skills in English, ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential.

The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, housing allowance and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter which describes your motivation to join the Healy Laboratory, a curriculum vitae with full publication list, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests and two letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected] .

About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

 EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/368758/post-doctoral-assoc…

Contact

City

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

STATUS: EXPIRED