Postdoctoral Associate - Bannister Lab

University of Florida•Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Under the PI’s supervision, be responsible for chemical synthesis and design of molecules intended to be studied for biological use. This requires an ability to review the literature to optimize protocols, to carry out experiments at the bench, and to use lab instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, LCMS) to validate experimental results through analysis of data. The candidate must work well in a research group setting and within project teams to share ideas and to troubleshoot research problems, such as deciding how to address limitations of existing lead molecules. The candidate will present research findings at lab meetings, project team meetings, progress reports, conferences, seminars, symposia, and assist in drafting relevant publications and grant proposals. The candidate must be proficient in standard computer skills relevant to the job, such as using Microsoft Office products, Chemdraw, and pymol viewer.

Requirements

A doctorate degree in an appropriate scientific discipline.
An organic or Medicinal chemistry degree.
Proficiency in standard computer skills relevant to the job, such as using Microsoft Office products, Chemdraw, and pymol viewer.

Nice To Haves

Molecular modeling expertise.
Experience with conducting structure-activity relationship studies.
Experience with high-throughput synthesis and/or solid phase synthesis.

Responsibilities

Chemical synthesis and design of molecules intended for biological study.
Review literature to optimize protocols.
Carry out experiments at the bench.
Use lab instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, LCMS) to validate experimental results.
Analyze data to validate experimental results.
Work effectively in a research group and project teams.
Share ideas and troubleshoot research problems.
Address limitations of existing lead molecules.
Present research findings at lab meetings, project team meetings, progress reports, conferences, seminars, and symposia.
Assist in drafting relevant publications and grant proposals.
Utilize standard computer skills including Microsoft Office products, Chemdraw, and pymol viewer.