Postdoctoral Scholar-Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of TennesseeMemphis, TN

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position funded until July 31, 2029, with potential for extension pending funding availability. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for the design, synthesis, and optimization of small-molecule compounds targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams to advance drug discovery efforts, including planning and executing synthetic strategies, analyzing structure-activity relationships, and supporting the biological evaluation of compounds to improve efficacy and safety profiles.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field
  • Experience in small-molecule compound design and synthesis
  • Proficiency in planning and executing synthetic strategies
  • Ability to analyze structure–activity relationships
  • Experience supporting biological evaluation of compounds

Responsibilities

  • Design, synthesis, and optimization of small-molecule compounds targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams to advance drug discovery efforts
  • Plan and execute synthetic strategies
  • Analyze structure–activity relationships
  • Support biological evaluation of compounds to improve efficacy and safety profiles

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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