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Title: Postdoctoral Fellow Dept: Chemistry and Biochemistry Position Number: 14514 This Position Was Last Updated: 10/23/2009 |
Responsibilities: Postdoctoral Fellow Postdoctoral Fellow in Natural Products Research in the Laboratories of Associate Professor Nicholas H. Oberlies in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The position is a 12 month term appointment with the option of renewal based on progress. This position will report directly to Professor Oberlies. The Oberlies Research Group has active, funded projects in both the drug discovery and herbal research realms. In the drug discovery arena, this team is examining diverse source materials, particularly microorganisms like filamentous fungi, for new anticancer and antibiotic lead compounds. In the herbal arena, the team works with plant materials to develop new reference standards and/or examine herbs for potential interactions with cytochrome P450s. More specific details about these and other projects can be found on Dr. Oberlies webpage: http://www.uncg.edu/che/faculty/NicholasOberlies.html . Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, and/or natural products chemistry and will have expertise in the isolation and de novo structure elucidation of bioactive natural products from a variety of source materials, including bacteria, fungi, and/or plants. Besides scientific acumen, a willingness to contribute to a team oriented research environment and an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, are essential. Deadline: Review of applicants will begin November 23, 2009 and continue until position is filled. Contact: Applicants should send a complete curriculum vita/resume to: Dr. Nicholas Oberlies, Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, UNCG, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. UNCG is an EEO/AA employer. EEO/AA Salary: $30,000 - $35,000 Effective Date: January 1, 2010 |