Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Chemistry Lukesh Lab

Essential Functions

• Design, synthesize, and characterize small molecules through multistep organic synthesis.
• Investigate the chemical, photophysical, and biological properties of target compounds using a variety of analytical and biochemical techniques.
• Contribute creative ideas that advance ongoing research programs and foster new research directions.
• Mentor and provide technical training to undergraduate and graduate researchers.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and organized research records, including laboratory notebooks and electronic data files.
• Adhere to and promote a safe laboratory environment in accordance with university and departmental policies.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and communicate findings effectively.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and contribute to grant writing activities as appropriate.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ph.D in chemistry or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Training and experience with modern synthetic organic chemistry (including air and water sensitive reagents), modern chromatography and spectroscopic methods or training and experience in biochemical assays, molecular biology and/or cell culture techniques.
• Skilled in the safe and accurate use of chemical reagents.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a group as part of a team.
• Proficiency in the use of computers including spreadsheets, safety training and online ordering.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Moderate physical activity.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Research background in synthetic organic chemistry and/or chemical biology.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for own work.
• Provide training and assist in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate research students.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing.
• Close visual acuity.
• Environmental Conditions:
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.
• Subject to hazards (chemicals).

Additional Job Description

• Note To Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Note To Applicant: In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

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