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Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemistry

Employer
Southern Research
Location
Birmingham, AL
Start date
Aug 1, 2022

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Chemistry
Required Education
Doctorate/PHD/MD
Position Type
Full time

Job Details

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - CHEMISTRY

General Summary

This is a 2-year appointment that serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies.  In this appointment, the postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for providing synthetic chemistry support for small molecule drug discovery and medicinal chemistry optimization. The researcher will participate in planning, designing and conducting highly technical synthetic chemical operations under the supervision of a Principal Investigator and will analyze research data, provide interpretations, contribute to the development of research documentation for publications and provide technical reports, papers and records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies.
  • Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently.
  • Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and technology related to the area of specialization.
  • Synthesizes, purifies, and characterizes compounds.
  • Develops Structure-Activity Relationships.
  • Designs analogues for synthesis.
  • Contributes to progress reports, grant applications and publications derived from project data.
  • Operates and maintains scientific equipment.
  • Maintains external awareness of scientific discipline through familiarity with current scientific literature.
  • Observes appropriate safety requirements.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

  • PhD in Organic or Medicinal Chemistry.
  • Strong synthetic organic chemistry background required.
  • Keen interest in understanding the application of medicinal chemistry principles.
  • Research experience in the field of specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and methods of analysis.
  • Ability to observe appropriate safety requirements.
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suites Products and other relevant software.
  • Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Candidates must currently reside in the United States.

Work Environment & Conditions

This position may involve entry into a BSL-2/3 laboratory environment and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

  • Safety glasses
  • Respirator (varies based on tasks and barrier requirements)
  • Tyvek suits/scrubs or laboratory coat
  • Nitrile and latex gloves (varies based on tasks)
  • Hearing protection (as needed)
  • Shoe covers (as needed)

Physical Demands

  • Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs in performing the work
  • Ability to walk for reasonable distances in performing the work
  • Ability to lift / carry objects weighing up to 20 lbs. in performing the work
  • Ability to pull or push objects weighing up to 20 lbs. in performing the work


Company

MOVING SCIENCE. Our experts turn what couldn't be done into what we can't live without. By translating research into innovation, we act as catalysts that save lives and cultivate Birmingham's biotech scene. We are conduits between Science and Society. With precision, we transform ideas into discoveries. We see possibilities before they exist and activate scientific progress that is purposeful. We move science, because the promise of a brighter future moves us. We work with more than 150 industry and academic partners to drive scientific discoveries. From drug discovery to development, to carbon capture and environmental health sciences, every layer of our scientific and professional teams serve a fundamental role in moving science. We're making Birmingham the biotech hub of the southeast. Coming in 2024, our new biotech center will feature 60,000 sq. ft. of commercial wet labs, A/BSL-3 space and data science facilities. Our team will grow 125 scientific jobs and help shape the future of biotech in Alabama. We're investing in renovations of 40,000 sq. ft. of facilities including vivarium space and launching a new clinical diagnostics lab.

Company info
Website
Phone
(205) 581-2000
Location
2000 9th Avenue South
Birmingham
Alabama
35205
US

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