Address
Form of work
SalaryPosting Number
TMP00519PO22
Job Code Title
Post Doctoral Fellow (Staff)
Advertised Title
Post Doctoral Fellow
Campus
Columbia
College/Division
College of Pharmacy
Department
COP Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences
Salary
$25 - $27.00 per hour
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm
Job Search Category
Post-doctoral
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About University of South Carolina
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Benefits for Temporary Positions
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Position Description
Advertised 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 in weekly group meetings
This is a temporary position health insurance benefits will be provided however; no retirement benefits or annual/ sick will be provided.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline by the time of the appointment
- 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 writing
- Ability to work in a team environment
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
04/15/2022
Proposed End Date
Job Open Date
03/23/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/117283
EEO Statement
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.
Position Attributes
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
