Research Fellow - Cancer Biology

Department:

85035 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Cancer Biology

Status:


Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1st shift

Pay Range:
$30.70 - $46.05

Job Summary

An opportunity is available for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Wa Xian and Dr. Frank McKeon at Wake Forest University, North Carolina.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., demonstrated experience in synthetic organic/medicinal chemistry with emphasis on heterocyclic compound chemistry, and an ability to work independently. A background in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery with experience of parallel synthesis and purification methods is required. Some experience in molecular modeling and/or protein-inhibitor visualization is a plus.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for two references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute multi-step organic syntheses, purify, and characterize small molecules.
• Apply solid-phase synthesis and bioconjugation chemistry to complex molecules.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret SAR and guide compound design.
• Document results, maintain accurate digital records, and adhere to EHS and laboratory best practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry or Organic Chemistry with years academic experience.

Experience & Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in small-molecule design, synthesis, purification, and characterization.
• Proficiency with LC/MS, NMR, analytical HPLC, and prep HPLC.
• Required proficiency in using SciFinder, Reaxys, Chemdraw, etc.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; contributed to internal reports, technical documentation, or peer-reviewed publications.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.