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University of Cincinnati

Post Doc Fellow, College of Pharmacy

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, College of Pharmacy invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry for projects related to the discovery and development of small molecules that bind to and inactivate cancer targets. The fellow will conduct multi-step organic synthesis to generate focused sets of compounds, isolate the desired product, purify them using chromatographic methods and characterize them using 1H, 13C NMR, IR and HRMS. The fellow would ensure that all experiments are conducted following the policies and procedures of the University of Cincinnati.

Essential Functions

Conduct experiments in organic and medicinal chemistry within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.

Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.

Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.

Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.

Keep abreast of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.

Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.

May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor students.

Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.

Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.

Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree

Required Experience

In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.

May require experience with specialized software programs.

Additional Qualifications Considered

The position requires, prior to effective date of appointment, a Ph.D. in Chemistry

In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art organic chemistry transformations, isolation, purification and characterization of small organic molecules.

Application Process Interested candidates should upload a detailed CV demonstrating education/training, list of publications and names, contact information of three references.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission : UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans : As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance : UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Additional Benefits Include:

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer . Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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