Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Summary
SGC-UNC is looking to hire a highly motivated Medicinal Chemist or Chemical Biologist interested in expanding and deepening their skills. This postdoctoral associate will become a member of a multidisciplinary team working to advance chemical probes and new target discovery projects for understudied protein kinases. Candidates will be expected to carry out multi-step syntheses in order to develop structure-activity relationships.

Educational Requirements
PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a closely related discipline

Qualifications and Experience
Qualified applicants must have extensive experience in Medicinal Chemistry or Chemical Biology.  Experience with basic cell biology techniques is desirable but not required. 

Please apply on the UNC jobsite.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Protein Biology

Position Summary
We seek highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals who have a Ph.D. degree in biological sciences to develop and run biochemical and cell-based assays to support optimization of chemical probes, including protein thermal stability and NanoBRET target engagement assays. This position offers an exciting opportunity to generate new research tools and data that will be made freely available to the research community. The ideal candidate must have a track record of impactful scientific contributions, outstanding communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with scientists across other disciplines.

Educational Requirements
PhD in molecular biology, biological sciences or related field of study

Qualifications and Experience
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and adapt to changes in work priorities. Strong written and oral communication skills. Present data internally and contribute to external publications when appropriate. Prior experience in developing and running screening assays to support chemistry projects is required.

Please apply on the UNC jobsite.