Postdoctoral Scholar-Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

8h

About The Position

The Roy Laboratory has an immediate opening in organic chemistry for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join their interdisciplinary team focused on accelerating small-molecule drug discovery. This NIH-funded position focuses on the development of innovative synthetic strategies and small-molecule therapeutics targeting drug-resistant infectious diseases, including target identification, validation, and advancement toward preclinical development. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research at the interface of synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology, working in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities to engage in cutting-edge drug discovery, publish in high-impact journals, and develop independent research and mentoring skills. This is a grant-funded position funded until July 31, 2029, with potential for extension pending funding availability.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry or a related field.
• Highly motivated.
• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Experience in medicinal chemistry.
• Experience in chemical biology.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative synthetic strategies.
• Develop small-molecule therapeutics targeting drug-resistant infectious diseases.
• Conduct target identification, validation, and advancement toward preclinical development.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research at the interface of synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology.
• Engage in cutting-edge drug discovery.
• Publish research in high-impact journals.
• Develop independent research and mentoring skills.

What This Job Offers

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