Postdoctoral Fellow- Synthetic Chemistry

5 days ago

Vancouver, Canada UBC Full time

Academic
Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining
Job Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
- Synthetic Chemistry
Department
Research | Sammis Lab | Department of Chemistry | Faculty of Science (Glenn Sammis)
Posting End Date
March 31, 2025
**Note**: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Apr 14, 2026
The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000/annually
Job Summary/Description
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Sammis Group in the Department of Chemistry at The University of British Columbia.
This position will report to Dr. Glenn Sammis, as part of a joint project with industry, collaborating with external (industry) and internal (Pls and HQP) stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:
PhD degree in Synthetic Chemistry
Technical Experience with organic small molecule synthesis and purification
Expertise in multi-step organic synthesis and in the execution and purification of large-scale reactions. A knowledge of large-scale purification techniques, including distillation and crystallization, is an asset
Research experience, excellent communication skills, judgment, and discretion in working with various senior professionals and collaborating with internal and external agencies.
**Expected Responsibilities**:
Synthesize pharmaceutically-relevant small molecules
Analyze complex reaction mixtures using NMR, IR, and Mass Spec.
Assist our industrial partners with issues involving reaction purification at scale.
Developing new crystallization methods, including solvent and counterion optimization.
Optimizing distillation for small-molecule purification.
Optimizing chromatographic separation, including the solvent and solid phase.
Serve as the point of contact for external (industry) and internal (PIs and HQP) stakeholders on scientific and technical matters.
Provide reports (written and oral) to our industry partner on a monthly basis.
May oversee other research personnel.
May provide orientation on research lab instruments as required.
Maintain safe and clean lab space used
Perform other duties as assigned.
**Work Location**:
The primary work location is the UBC Vancouver Campus
**Application Process**:
Seeking full-time PDF for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
**Anticipated Start Date**: April 15 2025, or as soon as possible.
**Deadline to Apply**: April 1st, 2025
A CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for three referees
Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.
All applicants are asked to address the following points in their cover letters:
Their synthetic organic expertise
The purification techniques that they have experience with
The earliest date that they would be available
**Equity and Diversity Statement**:

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