Description
Harvard University| Title | Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Myers Lab) |
|---|---|
| School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
| Department/Area | Chemistry and Chemical Biology |
| Position Description | The Myers Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. We are seeking motivated, bright scientists to join our antibiotics drug discovery and development team in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University (Andrew G. Myers Research Group). 1. Prepare antibiotic compounds from milligram to gram scale using state-of-the-art organic synthesis and technology. Independently design and execute multi-step synthetic routes from milligram to multi-gram scale. Develop new synthetic methods for the synthesis of antibiotic compounds. Design antibiotic compounds and evaluate their biological activity. 2. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences. 3. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects. 4. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals. 5. Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students. |
| Basic Qualifications | • A Ph.D. in organic chemistry is preferred. • Meaningful hands-on laboratory experience in an academic or industrial setting. • Expertise in preparative organic chemistry and synthetic methods. • Strong knowledge of heterocyclic synthesis and scalable synthesis. • Ability to think critically and communicate effectively, design and execute experiments independently, and learn new techniques quickly. • Effective writing skills for maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook and for providing periodic research reports. |
| Additional Qualifications | |
| Special Instructions | Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references' names and contact information. For more information, please contact the department directly. Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. |
| Contact Information | Professor Andrew Myers Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University 12 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138 |
| Contact Email | myers@chemistry.harvard.edu |
| Salary Range | $67,600-$80,000 |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 2 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
| Keywords | organic chemistry |
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research
PI279412254