Research Scientist, Natural Products Pharmacology, NCNPR

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Scientist to lead the selection, development, and application of innovative biological methods to evaluate the efficacy of natural products. In this role, the responsibility will be to design and implement bioassays, drive groundbreaking microbial research, and contribute significantly to scientific publications and funding reports.

Responsibilities

• Efficacy Screening: Select, develop, and apply tailored biological assays to identify phytochemicals exhibiting promising antibacterial and antifungal efficacy.
• Safety & Efficacy Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive safety evaluations of natural products, collaborating with NCNPR scientists to differentiate and isolate potential safety concerns from promising antimicrobial leads.
• Scientific Communication: Author peer-reviewed scientific publications, write detailed progress reports for funding agencies, and present research findings.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams within the Center to advance natural products research and execute related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral research experience with a strong primary emphasis on the antibacterial and antifungal effects of natural products.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on expertise in:
  • Developing, validating, and setting up tailored biological assays to address the efficacy of phytochemicals.
  • Integrating analytical data with antimicrobial and antifungal profiles (experience preferred).
  • Utilizing advanced microbiology techniques.
• Toxicology & Phytochemistry Knowledge: A deep understanding of complex mixtures and the identification of active compounds in botanical extracts is required.