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Postdoctoral Fellow - Synthetic Chemistry

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000/annually

Job Summary/Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Sammis Group in the Department of Chemistry at The University of British Columbia.

This position will report to Dr. Glenn Sammis, as part of a joint project with industry, collaborating with external (industry) and internal (Pls and HQP) stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in Synthetic Chemistry
  • Technical Experience with organic small molecule synthesis and purification
  • Expertise in multi-step organic synthesis and in the execution and purification of large-scale reactions. A knowledge of large-scale purification techniques, including distillation and crystallization, is an asset
  • Research experience, excellent communication skills, judgment, and discretion in working with various senior professionals and collaborating with internal and external agencies.

Expected Responsibilities:

  • Synthesize pharmaceutically-relevant small molecules
  • Analyze complex reaction mixtures using NMR, IR, and Mass Spec.
  • Assist our industrial partners with issues involving reaction purification at scale.
  • Developing new crystallization methods, including solvent and counterion optimization.
  • Optimizing distillation for small-molecule purification.
  • Optimizing chromatographic separation, including the solvent and solid phase.
  • Serve as the point of contact for external (industry) and internal (PIs and HQP) stakeholders on scientific and technical matters.
  • Provide reports (written and oral) to our industry partner on a monthly basis.
  • May oversee other research personnel.
  • May provide orientation on research lab instruments as required.
  • Maintain safe and clean lab space used
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

 

Application Process:

Seeking full-time PDF for 12months with the possibility of extension.

Anticipated Start Date: April 1st2024, or as soon as possible.

Deadline to Apply: March 1st, 2024

Only applications received through UBC’s online job board will be considered:

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Postdoctoral-Fellow--Synthetic-Chemistry_JR16095

Please submit the following documents in your application:

  • A CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for three referees
  • Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

All applicants are asked to address the following points in their cover letters:

  1. Their synthetic organic expertise
  2. The purification techniques that they have experience with
  3. The earliest date that they would be available

 

 

Research Associate – Data Rich Experimentation

The expected pay range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually

This Research Associate will take on the role of project lead for ongoing proof-of-concept technology development with industrial contract research partners. The successful applicant’s responsibilities include:

Research and Discovery – The candidate will need to carry out experimental development of new automated analytical hardware in the synthesis of novel chemical materials. This will require a demonstrated potential of establishing a successful research program.

Data science – The project requires significant integration with computer science colleagues, curation of large data sets and data visualization. The candidate should have experience with programming and data manipulation in Python. Experience programming and training convolutional neural networks for computer vision applications is mandatory.

Technical writing – The candidate will be responsible for creating reports in collaboration with the research team. This may also include preparation of grant proposals for submission to national and international granting agencies. Exceptional communication and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to create these documents are required.

Project management for experimental science – The candidate will be responsible for working with the Principal Investigator and research team to design and guide day to day research activities to meet project milestones for time-sensitive proof of concept project. The candidate should have a proven record of technical program management and a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience.

 

Qualifications: A recent PhD in Chemical Science/computer science with experience laboratory automation, with relevant research experience.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been under-represented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. UBC's strategic plan identifies inclusion as one of our key priorities. We welcome colleagues with the experiences and competencies that can contribute to our principles of inclusion, equity and diversity throughout campus life. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications received through UBC’s online job board will be considered:

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/Research-Associate---Data-Rich-Experimentation_JR16052

Application must be received before February 29th, 2024.
Application must include a CV and contact information for references.