POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Automated Synthesis Facility (ASF) PCL

About the role

This postdoctoral position will work with the Scientific Director in the Automated Synthesis Facility to maintain operations and development of new methods on all existing and proposed PCL Node instrumentation; will assist with instrument configuration, integrations, and the development of new hardware to support proposal goals; also support Science Driver projects and data generation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations and development of new methods on all existing and proposed PCL Node instrumentation
• Aid in instrument configuration, integrations, and the development of new hardware to support proposal goals
• Support Science Driver projects and data generation efforts

Requirements

• Must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D. Phil., or equivalent degree from a recognized institution of higher learning in organic chemistry with experience in chemoinformatics, machine learning, AI, or statistical learning related organic reactions.
• A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator and Human Resources.

Compensation

Postdoctoral Associates will be hired following the National Institute of Health and California’s exempt salary guidelines, which provide for a starting range of $70,304- $75,353. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Include Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees
• Paid Time Off - 5 days annually
• Free, on-site parking.
• Pet Insurance

Position Details

This project is part of a new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories in alignment with the U.S. government's Genesis Mission.

Company Information

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.