Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The Department of Drug Discovery and Development in the Harrison College of Pharmacy is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support a newly funded collaborative National Cancer Institute (NCI) R01 project focused on discovering natural products for colorectal cancer prevention. The fellow will work at the intersection of natural products chemistry, cancer prevention research, and advanced analytical technologies in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. The research program focuses on natural products, metabolomics, and drug discovery. Opportunities include manuscript preparation, grant development, conference presentations, and collaboration with nationally recognized investigators in cancer prevention and natural products research.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and career goals, and contact information for three professional references. Application review begins November 6, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Position inquiries may be directed to Dr. Angela I. Calderón.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field by the time employment begins.
• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States when employment begins and remain legally authorized to work for the proposed term of employment.
• Strong research experience in natural products chemistry and compound isolation and structure elucidation.
• Expertise in mass spectrometry and analytical characterization of natural products.
• Hands-on experience with cell culture techniques and in vitro bioassays.
• Experience with LC-MS-based oncoprotein and enzyme assays, and biological activity evaluation of natural products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A strong publication record and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Isolate, purify, and structurally characterize bioactive natural products.
• Conduct mass spectrometry-based analysis of natural products and botanical extracts.
• Evaluate natural products using bioactivity-guided approaches, cell culture, and LC-MS-based oncoprotein and enzyme assays.
• Investigate natural products with potential chemopreventive activity against colorectal cancer.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators contributing to the NCI-funded R01 project.

Benefits

• Generous benefits.
• Educational opportunities.
• A culture of support and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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