Post-Doctoral Research Associate Position - Carbohydrate Chemistry

Location:San Jose, CA 95192
Category:Postdoc/Graduate Assistant position of:
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Posted:Feb. 10, 2010
Job Type:Full-time
Deadline:Open until filled

Description & Requirement

An RA position is available to begin February 15, 2010 or after in the laboratory of Prof. Marc d’Alarcao at San Jose State University in San Jose, CA. The position involves synthesis of fluorinated carbohydrate analogues for potential application in cancer therapy and diagnostics. For more information, please visit our web site at: http://www.chemistry.sjsu.edu/mdalarcao. Candidates for this position must have experience with synthetic chemistry, ideally with carbohydrates. The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in organic or bioorganic chemistry and have a record of scholarly accomplishment documented by publications, but a candidate with comparable industry experience may be considered. The position is for one year initially extendable for an additional year or more by mutual consent and pending funding. Because of time constraints, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in the U.S. and with status permitting employment in the U.S.


Application

To apply, please indicate “carbohydrate RA” in the subject line and send a cover letter describing your qualifications for the position as well as a CV to Prof. d’Alarcao via e-mail at the address below. Please also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly by the recommender via e-mail to Prof. d’Alarcao at mdalarcao@science.sjsu.edu.

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