ASSISTANT SCIENTIST

Job no: 233025-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: PHARM/PHARMACY
Location: Madison
Categories: Research, Scientific



Position Summary:

This assistant scientist position will be working with Dr. Weiping Tang and is responsible for the design, synthesis, purification and characterization of bioactive small molecules and compound libraries. The assistant scientist will also assist the Director of Medicinal Chemistry Center (MCC), Dr. Weiping Tang, on managing the MCC. Other duties include collaboration with lab members, involvement in writing grant proposals and manuscripts, and mentoring students.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

Ph.D. in organic or medicinal chemistry, or related field.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Three years of postdoctoral experience in the area of organic and/or medicinal chemistry.

Additional Information:

The School of Pharmacy embraces the values of diversity and inclusion, as they are essential in achieving related goals outlined in our School's strategic plan. We aspire to integrate diversity and inclusion behaviors into teaching, research, and our service mission to advance our priorities of creating and sustaining an inclusive and welcoming environment. Further, we believe these values are critical in preparing our students to address and eliminate health disparities.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have awareness, commitment, and practice of diversity and inclusion behaviors, and we especially encourage women and people from underrepresented minority groups to apply.

Department(s):

A561000-SCHOOL OF PHARMACY/PHARMACY

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $52,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click the "" button to begin the application process. To apply for this position, you are required to submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

Contact:

Caleb Dewitt
caleb.dewitt@wisc.edu
608-890-3698
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

ASSISTANT SCIENTIST(E10LN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

233025-AS

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Applications Open: Apr 6 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Apr 20 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time