Advertising Summary: The Department of Medicinal Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University is currently seeking a passionate and driven postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Dr. Shijun Zhang. This research program is focused on small molecule compounds as potential probes and therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders.

Researchers with strong experience in synthetic medicinal chemistry and cell biology are strongly encouraged to apply.

Unit: School Of Pharmacy MBU

Department: Medicinal Chemistry (Pharmacy)

Department Summary: VCU is a top 50 public research university with a genuine commitment to student success and community service. One of just a handful of universities to receive both a "Very High Research Activity" status and a "Community Engaged" designation from the Carnegie Foundation, VCU also hosts the region's top-rated medical center. The medical campus is home to top-ranked programs in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, and Health Professions, as well as the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Pauley Heart Center, the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, among many other institutes and centers.

The School of Pharmacy (SOP) has a 127-year tradition beginning with the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked in the Top 20 of Schools of Pharmacy nationwide, the SOP is dedicated to graduating outstanding future scientists and pharmacists who will develop new medicines and therapies, improve human health, foster exemplary research, and provide sustaining contributions to interprofessional patient care.

Some postdoctoral scholars are eligible for a generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off and more. Postdoctoral scholars should clarify with their mentor if their appointment is as a postdoctoral scholar-trainee on a training grant, or a postdoctoral scholar-fellow who is an employee on a research grant. Please note: Benefits associated with postdoctoral appointments terminate when the appointment ends. Explore our benefits further.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The postdoctoral research fellow will be involved and conduct research to design and synthesize small molecule compounds as potential probes and therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful candidate must hold a PhD in organic synthesis, or synthetic medicinal chemistry or a related area.

• The candidates must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative research group.

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong experience in synthetic medicinal chemistry and cell biology.

Salary Range: $59,000

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Contact Information:
Contact Name:  Shijun Zhang
Contact Email:  szhang2@vcu.edu