Post-Doctoral Fellow

Worcester Polytechnic Institute•Worcester, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adebomi Lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026. The lab focuses on the design of biomolecules for applications in medicine, including peptide binders, nucleic acid-targeting molecules, de novo enzymes, and therapeutic hormone analogs. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry who is interested in expanding into peptide synthesis and biomolecular design. The successful candidate will work closely with the PI and contribute to shaping the direction of a newly established research program.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field
Strong experience in multistep organic synthesis and reaction design
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with peptide synthesis or chemical biology
Interest in biomolecular design and interdisciplinary research
Exposure to computational tools for molecular design (e.g., Rosetta, AlphaFold, or related methods)

Responsibilities

Design and execute multistep synthetic routes for peptide-based and related biomolecular systems
Contribute to the development of cyclic peptides and other functional biomolecules
Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects at the interface of chemistry, biology, and computation
Analyze and interpret experimental data and maintain well-documented research records
Prepare manuscripts for publication and present research findings
Contribute to grant writing and proposal development, including preparation of preliminary data and research summaries
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students as appropriate