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About the Role
United Arab Emirates University seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry for a drug discovery project. The role involves multi-step organic synthesis, route optimization, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Design and execution of multi step organic synthesis for small molecule compounds
- Development and optimization of synthetic routes for efficient compound generation
- Application of modern synthetic methodologies, including amide coupling, Pd catalyzed cross coupling reactions, and organometallic chemistry
- Use of protection and deprotection strategies in complex molecule synthesis
- Purification of compounds using manual and automated chromatography systems
- Structural characterization using HPLC, NMR, and MS
- Maintenance of detailed experimental records and reproducible workflows
- Contribution to compound design and iterative optimization cycles
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team members on downstream applications
- Preparation of reports, presentations, manuscripts, and scientific publications
- Contribution to grant writing, project proposals, and review articles
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field
- Extensive hands on experience in multi step organic synthesis
- Strong proficiency in reaction design, route optimization, purification, and structural characterization (LC MS, HPLC, NMR)
- High level of independence, creativity, and problem solving ability in synthetic chemistry
- Experience or interest in medicinal chemistry, small molecule drug discovery, or biologically relevant targets is a strong advantage
Full Job Posting
Job Description
- We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry to join a growing research program in collaboration with KAUST (KSA) focused on targeted drug delivery systems for potent epigenetic inhibitors, with applications in human cancers and neuro
Major Responsibilities
- Design and execution of multi step organic synthesis for small molecule compounds
- Development and optimization of synthetic routes for efficient compound generation
- Application of modern synthetic methodologies, including amide coupling, Pd catalyzed cross coupling reactions, and organometallic chemistry (e.g., Grignard, lithium–halogen exchange), as well as more complex synthetic transformations.
- Use of protection and deprotection strategies in complex molecule synthesis
- Purification of compounds using manual and automated chromatography systems (e.g., flash chromatography)
- Structural characterization using HPLC, NMR, and MS.
- Maintenance of detailed experimental records and reproducible workflows
- Contribution to compound design and iterative optimization cycles
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team members on downstream applications
- Preparation of reports, presentations, manuscripts, and scientific publications
- Contribution to grant writing, project proposals, and review articles
Minimum Qualification
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (Organic, Synthetic, Medicinal Chemistry or related field)
Preferred Qualification
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (Strong Synthetic Chemist, with interest in Drug Discovery)
Additional Information
- The appointment is for 24 months.
- The package includes a competitive monthly salary and medical insurance in accordance with institutional regulations.
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