Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Description

The postdoc candidate is expected to perform research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator in the DDBS department within the College of Pharmacy.

• Chemically synthesize and purify potential anticancer drugs (80%).
• Collect, analyze data, and report experimental data (10%).
• Engage in shared duties including maintenance of instruments, lab safety, and lab cleaning (5%).
• Prepare weekly progress reports, attend weekly group meetings and write manuscripts (5%).

The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Researcher | Full Time | 40 hours per week | Hourly salary $25.00 – $27.00 per hour | 

Location:

Columbia, SC | 

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs.

Employees in Safety‑Sensitive or Security‑Sensitive positions will be subject to pre‑employment and post‑employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non‑Essential.

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