Instructor – Medicinal Chemistry

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University School of Medicine is committed to attracting outstanding faculty who will advance its mission of conducting innovative, high-impact research that improves health locally and globally. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team dedicated to antiviral drug discovery and development, with opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of the department's research and academic missions.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
A minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience in medicinal chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, or a related field.
Demonstrated expertise in the design and synthesis of small molecules for medicinal chemistry applications.
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of scientific productivity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience in nucleoside synthesis will be given special consideration.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience guiding research teams and mentoring junior scientists, are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee a medicinal chemistry research program focused on the design, synthesis, and optimization of novel antiviral candidates.
Design, synthesize, and characterize small molecule compounds using modern medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry approaches.
Develop and conduct innovative research studies to advance drug discovery and preclinical development.
Secure, manage, and expand externally funded research programs through competitive grant applications.
Take a leadership role in writing and submitting grant proposals to federal and private funding agencies.
Be responsible for preparing comprehensive technical and scientific reports.
Supervise and mentor research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other trainees, providing scientific direction and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
Collaborate with faculty members and institutional partners across multidisciplinary research programs.
Guide experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation to ensure scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations at national and international scientific meetings, and technical reports.
Represent the laboratory and Emory University through invited talks, oral presentations, and posters at major national and international conferences, effectively communicating research advancements to the broader scientific community.
Contribute to the academic mission of the department through mentoring, collaborative research, and other scholarly activities.