Postdoctoral Associate in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Natural Products Total Synthesis at Mississippi State University Mississippi State University in United States

Mississippi State University is advertising a Postdoctoral Associate position in the Department of Chemistry for research in development of synthetic methodology and applications in natural products total synthesis. The role is based on the Main Campus in Starkville, Mississippi, United States, and is associated with the Lovely group.

This opportunity is well suited to candidates with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, natural products total synthesis, NMR spectroscopy, air-free chemistry, and related experimental and computational skills. The postdoc will design, plan, and execute experiments, characterize newly synthesized molecules, support manuscript preparation, advise graduate and undergraduate students, and help maintain laboratory instrumentation and consumables.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry is required, along with experience working under moisture- and air-free conditions and strong NMR interpretation skills, including 2D NMR. Preferred experience includes synthetic methodology development, natural product synthesis, and DFT calculations, especially for NMR prediction.

Funding: the position is a full-time, 12-month time-limited postdoctoral appointment. Salary is determined by the department (UC salary grade), and the appointment is contingent on continued funding availability.

How to apply: submit the application through the Mississippi State University jobs portal. Required materials include a cover letter, CV with full publication list, three most relevant publications, a one-page statement of research interests, and contact information for three references. The search is open until the position is filled.