Postdoctoral Fellow
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Science
Posted on October 21, 2022
Position Responsibilities:
The School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry invites you to apply for our Postdoctoral Fellow position in the lab of Dr. Shijun Zhang. The successful candidate will conduct research on small molecule design, synthesis, and biological characterization of small molecule compounds to develop therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in organic chemistry, synthetic medicinal chemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible environment.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as an employee at VCU
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong experience in multi-step organic synthesis and structural characterization.
- Experience in protein expression/purification and molecular biology skills, preferred.
Position Details:
Department: Medicinal Chemistry
Employment Type: PD - Post Doc
Salary Range: minimum $48,000 - $50,000
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt