Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Synthetic Chemistry

The Arizona State University's Biodesign Center for BioEnergetics and Professor Sidney Hecht invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to assist with chemical aspects of the biosynthesis of peptides and proteins containing non-proteinogenic amino acids. The goal of the work includes innovations in the preparation of amino acids and activation of aminoacyl-tRNAs, and participation in understanding the effects of the newly prepared amino acids in altering peptide and protein function. This position is anticpated to be filled in November 2026. Essential Duties Design and synthesis of new amino acid analoguesPreparation of oligonucleotide derivatives of these amino acid analoguesPurification and characterization of the peptides and proteins created in in vitro, and in vivo biochemical systems. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D in a related field with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry or closely related field Desired Qualifications Demonstrated previous experience working with amino acids, proteins, nucleotides, and/or heterocyclic chemistry.