Postdoctoral Fellow – Chemistry (#78234) : La Jolla / San Diego, CA, United States 

Postdoctoral Fellow – Chemistry (#78234)

WHO WE ARE
The California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr) is a not-for-profit research institute located in La Jolla, California. Calibr is focused on innovative early stage translational research in collaboration with academic partners in the areas of regenerative medicine, cancer biology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, immunology and infectious disease.

THE POSITION
The California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr) is seeking talented Postdoctoral Fellow candidates to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of scientists focused on early stage translational research. Postdoctoral researchers in the medicinal chemistry group will work as part of a team of scientists to synthesize and characterize small molecules that represent new therapeutic approaches to unmet medical needs. Work will be published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

Candidates for the position must have a PhD and extensive research experience in synthetic or medicinal chemistry, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and a strong work ethic.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• PhD in chemistry
• Strong skills and a proven track record in synthetic organic chemistry, compound purification, and structural characterization
• Profound literature search skills, the ability to design and improve synthetic routes to support SAR studies and deliver compound in large scale in timely manner
• Highly motivated, creative, and able to maintain excellent documentation of their work
• Able to collaborate proficiently and communicate effectively with colleagues and management teams

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.