Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Medicinal Chemistry in Jun Wang Lab (Medicinal Chemistry Dept)

Position Details Recruitment/Posting Title: Post-Doctoral Associate: Research in Medicinal Chemistry in Jun Wang Lab (Medicinal Chemistry Dept) Department: Medicinal Chemistry Salary: A minimum of $63968 Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors including the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, as well as availability of department or grant funds to support the position. It also considers market benchmarks, internal equity, and aims to ensure competitive and flexible compensation. Posting Summary The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is seeking a post-doctoral associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Jun Wang within the Department of Medicinal Chemistry on or about November 3, 2025. The successful candidates will participate in NIH-funded research projects in designing and developing small molecule antivirals targeting emerging and re-emerging viruses. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: A Ph.D. in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or a similar science field is required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Design retro-synthesis routes for screening hits and perform structure-activity relationship studies Optimize the in vitro and in vivo pharmacokinetic properties of lead compounds Interpret structure-activity relationship and structure-property relationship results and design corresponding optimization strategies Participate in and present results and literature in group meetings and department seminars Write manuscripts for publication and present results in conferences (excellent verbal and writing skills are a plus) Conduct literature search skills, and design and improve synthetic routes to support SAR studies and deliver compounds in large scale timely Perform molecular modeling including docking (a plus) Overview Candidates must have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse group and be willing to learn techniques and methodologies. They must be highly motivated, creative and able to maintain excellent documentation of their work. Location Details Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City: Piscataway State: NJ Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University