Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Details Position Information Position Number 998453 Functional Title Post-Doctoral Fellow Position Type Post-docs Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ( features an extremely supportive and collegial environment with 15 full-time faculty and a diverse student body. We offer a BS in Biochemistry, a BA, BS, and MS in Chemistry including biochemistry options, and a PhD in Medicinal Biochemistry. Our department is housed in a 170,000 square foot, $35 million state of the art science building. Excellent core instrumentation and state of the art facilities for NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry with full time support staff are available on site. Position Summary The Oberlies Research Group in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a postdoctoral chemist for a suite of projects. All of these require a passion for working with fungi, both in the mycology and chemistry labs. The ideal candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in pharmacognosy, medicinal/organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or natural products chemistry. While the specific skill sets are somewhat flexible, direct experience with how to isolate, measure, and/or determine the structures of secondary metabolites with NMR and/or mass spectrometry is a requirement. In addition, direct experience with the growth and propagation of fungi is highly desirable. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy, Medicinal/Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and or Natural Products Chemistry. At least one year experience. The ideal candidate will have some experience with the growth and maintenance of fungal cultures. In addition, this scientist will have demonstrated expertise in the isolation and structure elucidation of bioactive fungal metabolites; this includes familiarity with HPLC , flash chromatography, mass spectrometry, and NMR spectroscopy instruments. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy, Medicinal/Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and or Natural Products Chemistry. At least one year experience. Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $55,000 - $60,000 Org #-Department Chemistry & Biochemistry - 12205 Job Open Date 10/28/2024 For Best Consideration Date 11/15/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Time Limited If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. 1 year appointment with option for renewal. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr