Postdoctoral Associate in Medicinal Chemistry
- Employer
- Center for Drug Design, University of Minnesota
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Salary
- $48,426
- Closing date
- Mar 25, 2019
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- Field of specialization
- Biochemical, Medicinal / Clinical, Organic
- Work Function
- Laboratory, Research-Applied, Research-Basic
- Job Type
- Full time
Job Details
Two NIH-funded Postdoctoral Positions in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Minnesota. Immediately available in the Wang group at the Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota (http://z.umn.edu/wang-group). Our research is primarily on antiviral medicinal chemistry and supported by multiple NIH R01 grants targeting HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). The main duties of the positions are to design, synthesize and characterize small molecule inhibitors targeting various viral and/or cellular proteins implicated in these human viral pathogens. All candidates must have a PhD in medicinal or organic chemistry with strong background in organic synthesis. Experience in molecular docking and biochemical assays is preferred. Successful candidates will also be able to work and communicate within an interdisciplinary team. Fresh PhD graduates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit via email (wangx472@umn.edu) an application package as a single PDF consisting of: 1) cover letter indicating research and career interests, as well as the earliest starting date; 2) CV; 3) a brief research summary; and 4) names and contact information for three references. The email subject line should be "Postdoc".
Company
The Center for Drug Design (CDD) is a distinctive, cutting edge research facility in the Academic Health Center of the University of Minnesota. We are dedicated to: •Providing a research environment for leading scientists •Sharing unique strategies within the scientific community •Developing novel drug therapies •Vigorously pursuing an academic research agenda •Transferring scientific knowledge •Designing and developing new medicines to benefit people worldwide •Supporting the interaction of many disciplines and areas of study •Creating a focal point for research
- Website
- http://www.z.umn.edu/wang-group
- Telephone
- 6126267025
- Location
-
312 Church St SE
Mail Code 1191
Minneapolis
Minnesota
55455
United States
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