Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Medicinal Chemistry | New Jersey, United States | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Position:	Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Medicinal Chemistry
Institution:	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Location:	New Jersey, United States
Duties:	The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking multiple post-doctoral associates to join the laboratory of Dr Jun Wang within the Department of Medicinal Chemistry on or about September 1, 2022. The successful candidates will participate in NIH-funded research projects in designing and developing small molecule antivirals targeting emerging and re-emerging viruses
Requirements:	A Ph.D. in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or a similar science field is required

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This will be a one-year appointment with the possibility of a second year. Please submit i) a complete CV; ii) a one-page statement that includes research accomplishments, research interests, and motivation to apply for the position; and iii) the name and contact details for 3 academic referees. Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Medicinal Chemistry Department Pharm - Pharmaceutical Chem Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking multiple post-doctoral associates to join the laboratory of Dr Jun Wang within the Department of Medicinal Chemistry on or about September 1, 2022. The successful candidates will participate in NIH -funded research projects in designing and developing small molecule antivirals targeting emerging and re-emerging viruses. 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Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Candidates must be able to: Design retro-synthesis routes for screening hits and perform structure-activity relationship studies Optimize the in vitro and in vivo pharmacokinetic properties of lead compounds Interpret structure activity relationship and structure property relationship results and design corresponding optimization strategies Participate in and present results and literature in group meetings and department seminars Write manuscripts for publication and present results in conferences (Excellent verbal and writing skills are a plus) Conduct literature search skills, and have the ability to design and improve synthetic routes to support SAR studies and deliver compounds in large scale in a timely manner Perform molecular modeling including docking is a plus Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Candidates must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse group and be willing to learn techniques and methodologies. 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