Postdoctoral Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7139064 (Ref:15380-en_US)
Posted: April 11, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
A postdoctoral associate position in Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry is available in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. The candidate is expected to have a PhD degree in organic chemistry or a related field, and have a strong track record of relevant publications.
The candidate will be a part of a drug discovery program to develop small molecules to block antibiotic resistance and thereby broaden treatment options for bacterial infections.
Job Duties
- Designs synthetic routes.
- Synthesizes, purifies, and characterizes organic compounds as potential small molecule therapeutics.
- Collects, compiles and analyzes experimental data and results.
- Maintains lab notebooks and other records, and prepares experimental reports, manuscripts and patents.
- Communicates experimental results with the Principal Investigator.
- Strictly adheres to lab safety protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong track record of relevant publications.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
