Professor Huiwang Ai’s laboratory (https://med.virginia.edu/ai-lab/) at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research position in synthetic chemistry and chemical biology. The Ai Lab specializes in developing fluorescent and bioluminescent biosensors. The successful candidate will contribute to this ongoing strength by focusing on the synthetic chemistry aspects of NIH-funded projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in synthetic chemistry, along with the interest and drive to learn biology and bridge the gap between chemistry and biology. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to demonstrate creativity, work independently, collaborate effectively as part of a team, mentor junior trainees, and publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Doctoral degree

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

       Expertise in hands-on multi-step organic synthesis

       Experience with spectroscopy techniques (e.g., NMR, LC-MS, UV-Vis)

       Background in medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology

WE OFFER

A supportive, motivating research environment with state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities to design and lead your own projects

Advanced career development support

Opportunities for international collaboration

Postdoctoral employment is temporary and is normally limited to an individual who has been awarded a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within the previous five years and who will be involved in full-time research or scholarship at the University. Employment as a Postdoctoral Research Associate is viewed as training and is preparatory for a full-time academic or research career, is supervised by a senior scholar, and allows the appointee to publish the results of his/her research or scholarship during the training period.

TO APPLY

External Applicants apply HERE.  Internal applicants must apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for “R0076251”

Complete an application online with the following documents:

CV/Resume

Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu.

For more information on benefits, please visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The position will remain open until filled.  This is an exempt-level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.