Postdoctoral Research Associate

1 day ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States University of Utah Full time
Job Summary

The University of Utah seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our research team in the Department of Chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for the synthesis of small and large drug-like molecules, purification of bioactive molecules, structural analysis, and screening of compounds in wild type and mutant mammalian systems to assess their potential effect in rare human disease conditions.

Responsibilities
  • Design and execute experiments to synthesize and purify bioactive molecules
  • Perform structural analysis of compounds using NMR, mass spectrometry, and HPLC
  • Screen compounds in wild type and mutant mammalian systems to assess their potential effect in rare human disease conditions
  • Document protocols, keep lab notebook records up to date, and summarize results in written format
  • Present findings weekly and monthly in support of the research activities
Requirements
  • Recent PhD in synthetic chemistry or nucleotide chemistry
  • Minimum of 3 first-author publications
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently, accurately, and to problem-solve technical and methodological issues
What We Offer

The University of Utah offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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