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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
COP | Medicinal Chemistry

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
In this position, you will play an important role in discovering and advancing compounds for the treatment of major human diseases, e,g. cancer etc. You will plan and execute multi-step syntheses of key target molecules as degraders of the protein-of-interest. You will also organize and analyze these data, and draft outlines, write the scientific manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals, and/or integrate the data for patent application as well as contribute to decision-making processes. You will also supervise and provide proper training (e.g. lab-skills, safety, etc.) for graduate students etc.

Qualifications:

Required:

• PhD or other terminal degree in organic chemistry, synthetic chemistry or medicinal chemistry

• Demonstrated productivity in organic or medicinal chemistry research as evidenced by publications and/or patents.

• Strong commitment to experimental work is expected, demonstrated by an ability to carry out multi-step syntheses and purifications, with spectroscopic characterizations of novel organic compounds (NMR, LC-MS, HPLC, etc.).

• Proficient with Reaxys, Chemdraw, and other medicinal chemistry-related software.  

Preferred

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in synthesis, purification, and characterization of novel compounds

• Strong skills in gathering, documenting, and analyzing information from competitive sources such as patents and meetings and using this information to guide program strategy.

• Emerging understanding of the drug discovery and development process

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Research work on the SPk2 protac development 

• Writing the research progress report, manuscript, patent application.

• Supervising graduate students in the lab.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with Education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes