Research Scientist In Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Research Scientist, who is excited about the opportunity to work at UVA’s Drug Discovery Lab under the supervision of Prof. Jetze Tepe.
The Research Scientist will work as part of a team of scientists at the Drug Discovery Lab of UVA’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. The candidate will be responsible for the synthesis of small molecules and evaluation of pre-ADME properties, including compound solubility, protein binding, plasma stability and metabolism.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a related discipline is required by the appointment start date. Industrial experience in drug discovery following the PhD is highly desirable, but not required. The candidate must have effective oral and written communication skills. Required skills include, experienced in organic synthesis, spectroscopic characterization of small molecules, mass spectrometry and assay development.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE : Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and the contact information for two individuals who can provide professional reference letters.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Review of applications will begin on April 8 , 2024 , but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
The initial appointment is a one-year appointment; however, the appointment may be renewed for additional years, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Jetze Tepe, Professor and Director of UVA’s Drug Discovery Lab at tepe@virginia.edu
For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu
For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Requires a doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.
Experience: None
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.