Postdoctoral Fellow in Organic Chemistry

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**SCI GlycoNet**:

- Competition No.

**A100152705**
- Closing Date

**Mar 21, 2024**

This position offers a benefits package found at Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits.

**Location** - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

**Working for the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people**—**from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

**Position**

GlycoNet is seeking a highly motivated and skilled post-doctoral fellow in organic chemistry to join the dynamic and client-focused carbohydrate synthesis team. Under the guidance of the GlycoNet Scientific Director, Dr. Warren Wakarchuk, and the Node Manager, Dr. Sicheng Lin, the incumbent will develop and execute contract research projects in the area of synthetic carbohydrate and organic chemistry. This role presents a unique opportunity to actively engage in innovative scientific endeavours, collaborate with renowned experts and industry partners, and make significant contributions to advance glycomics research and development.

**Duties**
- Carry out complex research activities under the direction of the Supervisors (i.e. Scientific Director and Manager)
- Develop and execute research projects in the area of synthetic carbohydrate and organic chemistry
- Research techniques include but are not limited to: carrying out organic reactions under inert conditions, purification of organic compounds by chromatrography, NMR spectroscopic and MS characterization of organic compounds
- Use a variety of specialized (rotary evaporators, high-pressure reaction systems, low temperature reaction systems, spectrophotometers) and general (balances, pipettors, stir plates, hot plates, fume hoods, fridges, freezers, water baths, pH meters) lab equipment to perform research
- Maintain detailed notes of experiments, organize and present research results as needed
- Use computer software to aid in the analysis and presentation of data
- Write clients reports

**Qualifications**
- Requires a PhD in Organic Chemistry preferably with experience in modern chemical glycosylation methodologies and the purification of protected and deprotected carbohydrates and oligosaccharides using chromatographic methods.
- Experience in chemoenzymatic synthesis will be considered as an asset
- PhD degree completed in the last 2-3 years, at most
- Experience in structure elucidation of synthetic molecules using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry is essential
- Must be an energetic, out-of-box thinker with positive attitude
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, as is the desire and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Maintaining a safe and collegial working environment following Standard Operating Procedures for safety including WHIMIS guidelines

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