Post Doctoral Fellow

Post Doctoral Fellow (Staff)

Location: Columbia, SC

Department: COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina

Salary: $25 - $27 per hour

Job Summary: The postdoc candidate is expected to perform research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator in the DDBS department within the College of Pharmacy. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be responsible for the following duties:

• Design and synthesize potential bioactive compounds
• Develop synthetic methodology for the synthesis of compounds of interest
• Characterize compounds synthesized
• Conduct lab experiments, collect and analyze data, and report experimental data
• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate students lab techniques
• Ensure all tasks are accomplished on time and to the highest standard
• Engage in shared lab duties including maintenance of instruments and apparatus, lab safety and lab cleaning
• Prepare weekly progress reports and attend weekly group meetings

Qualifications: The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline
• Expertise in design and execution of organic reactions, analysis and interpretation of spectroscopic data (HPLC, NMR, Mass Spec)
• Strong independent problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated research accomplishments
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits: This is a temporary position. Health insurance benefits will be provided. No retirement benefits or annual/sick leave will be provided.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

This posting has been closed and is no longer accepting applications.