加拿大戴尔豪斯大学招聘有机化学博士后

A post-doctoral fellowship or research associate position is available in the area of biological chemistry with a strong emphasis on carbohydrates and enzymology with an application towards infectious disease.

Qualified applicants will have obtained a Ph.D. and have expertise and technical proficiency, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, in any of the following areas: synthetic organic chemistry; enzymology; protein biochemistry; natural products isolation; or microbial metabolite engineering.

The successful applicant will be a self-starter, able to learn and implement new research techniques, demonstrate good teamwork and communication skills and work in a multidisciplinary research environment. They will be expected to take a leadership role and contribute towards undergraduate and graduate student training. The position is funded through NSERC and CIHR operating grants and is available immediately. Outstanding applicants will also be considered for prestigious Killam post-doctoral fellowship applications (http://killamtrusts.dal.ca/apply/postdoctoralfellows/) or other local PDF fellowships.

Applicants should provide a letter of application outlining how and why they fit the position, a completed curriculum vitae including contact details for qualified referees, and an example of their scientific writing (preferably a published paper). Submissions should be in pdf form and sent to: