Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Chemistry

GDG on Campus | University of Sydney • Orlando, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Chemistry is one of Australia's main centres for chemical research and education. We have access to a comprehensive range of modern research and teaching facilities. The School attracts outstanding undergraduate students, including large numbers of talented students, from all over Australia and has a large cohort of postgraduate research students and offers a vibrant and world class research environment. The School is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Chemistry with the primary responsibility of synthesis of new mitochondrial targeting agents based upon main group elements, particularly those involving boron and Group 15 elements. This project is funded by a grant from the Australian Research Council, and will involve collaboration with researchers across different disciplines.
The School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney is a leading Chemistry department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research. Our more than 30 academic staff, 100 research staff, and 100 research students conduct research across the full spectrum of pure an applied chemistry. With the support of 30+ professional, technical and administrative staff, the School of Chemistry administers and delivers undergraduate teaching for about 2500 students.
This position is lab‑based and requires onsite work at the Camperdown campus.

Requirements

• a PhD in synthetic organic and/or organometallic chemistry, or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• demonstrated ability to synthesize, purify, and characterize organic and/or organometallic molecules containing main group elements, with a strong preference given to those candidates with experience in boron and/or Group 15 element chemistry
• proven ability to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision, either independently or as a member of a team
• experience in student supervision at the undergraduate and graduate level
• proficient in the use of: multinuclear 1D- and 2D-NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, MS and other spectroscopic method
• proficient in the use of small molecule purification methods, e.g. Isolera and HPLC.
• published research as sole author or in collaboration
• experience in research record keeping, preparation of research papers and presentation of seminars.

Responsibilities

• undertake research in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry
• publish research papers
• demonstrate research excellence
• assist with grant writing and publishing original work
• support teaching activities and the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• manage a synthetic chemistry laboratory, including the oversight of lab instrumentation

What This Job Offers

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