UHM Coll of Nat Sci – Chemistry, (Manoa)

Details: full time, temporary, non-tenure track, federal funds, to begin January 1, 2015.

Duties:

• To contribute to research progress on a project combining organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the design, synthesis and evaluation of a series of small-molecule receptor probes. An excellent understanding of mechanistic organic chemistry is required.

Minimum qualifications:

• Ph.D. in organic synthesis
• Publications in the peer-reviewed literature on organic synthesis
• Published record of accomplishment in medicinal chemistry
• Ability to carry out independent research and prepare manuscripts of results for publication.

Desirable qualifications:

• Research experience in catalysis
• Medicinal chemistry research experience
• Postdoctoral research experience

Pay range: The stipend is competitive and commensurate with experience starting from $33,000 per annum and may be subjected to withholding taxes, as required by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service

To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2 letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, and statement of interest. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Address:
Professor Marcus A. Tius
Department of Chemistry
University of Hawai’i at Manoa
2545 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822-2275

Inquiries: Marcus Tius, Ph: 808-956-2779, email: tius@hawaii.edu Date posted: November 12, 2014. Closing date: November 26, 2014.