POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Automated Synthesis Facility (ASF) PCL

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

74d • Onsite

About The Position

This postdoctoral position will work with the Scientific Director in the Automated Synthesis Facility to maintain operations and development of new methods on all existing and proposed PCL Node instrumentation; will assist with instrument configuration, integrations, and the development of new hardware to support proposal goals; also support Science Driver projects and data generation efforts. This project is part of a new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories in alignment with the U.S. government's Genesis Mission. Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair. Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges. Scripps Research adheres to the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) and National Science Foundation (“NSF”) definition of a Postdoctoral Scholar : An individual who has received a doctoral degree (or equivalent) and is engaged in a temporary and defined period of mentored, advanced training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue their chosen career path. Make Scripps Research your next step to advance and develop your career. Click here to learn more about our Postdoctoral Program and Services: https://education.scripps.edu/postdoctoral/

Requirements

• Must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D. Phil., or equivalent degree from a recognized institution of higher learning in organic chemistry.
• Experience in chemoinformatics, machine learning, AI, or statistical learning related organic reactions.
• A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator and Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations and development of new methods on all existing and proposed PCL Node instrumentation.
• Assist with instrument configuration and integrations.
• Assist with the development of new hardware to support proposal goals.
• Support Science Driver projects and data generation efforts.

Benefits

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees
• Paid Time Off - 5 days annually
• Free, on-site parking.
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree