A position is available on or before July 1, 2018, for a talented Ph.D. organic chemist with experience in organic synthesis and an understanding of biochemistry. The individual selected for this position will work in the general area of medicinal chemistry. Experience with various synthetic procedures, NMR techniques, and methods for the characterization of organic compounds is required. The position carries a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The position will involve an initial appointment at the University of Kentucky and if performance is satisfactory, will lead to a staff position in a company in mainland China.
A candidate should submit an electronic copy of his or her curriculum vita and three letters of recommendation to David Watt (dwatt@uky.edu), Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536-0509. The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is an EEO employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.
The initial worksite is a laboratory is located in the Biological and Pharmaceutical Building and is part of the Center for Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation at the University of Kentucky. Lexington is a city of approximately 300,000 in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is well known as a center of the horse racing industry. The University of Kentucky is ranked highly among public universities in the United States. For additional information, please see http://www.visitlex.com/