Research positions available

 

BIOORGANIC, BIOLOGICAL and NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY

GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS 

Exceptionally talented and highly committed graduate students that qualify for admission by the College of Graduate Studies and Research of the University of Saskatchewan (http://www.usask.ca/cgsr) and the Department of Chemistry, interested in initiating Ph.D. research projects in topics described above or related should send electronic application (pdf files only!) to:

DR. M.S.C. PEDRAS

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

Department of Chemistry

110 SCIENCE PLACE

SASKATOON SK, S7N 5C9, CANADA

Internet: s.pedras@ usask.ca

http://www.usask.ca/chemistry/pedras.html

http://www.usask.ca/crc/profiles/pedras.php

POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS

Research PROJECTS to investigate the metabolism of biologically active secondary metabolites require postdoctoral fellows: (1) Ph. D. in Bioorganic/Biological Chemistry or related field, a strong background in fungal and plant enzyme isolation/characterization, extensive experience with HPLC analysis (diode array and ESI-ion trap mass detectors), and isotope use; (2) Ph. D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or related field, experience with heterocycle synthesis, cold isotope labelling, and HPLC analysis (previous experience in biosynthesis of plant metabolites is an asset). Additionally, positions require experience in developing biological assays to determine bioactivity (antifungal, antibacterial, phytotoxic, cytotoxic) of secondary metabolites. The successful applicants must have proven expertise in spectroscopic techniques necessary for chemical structure elucidation, particularly modern high field NMR spectroscopy and LC-MS. The required qualifications should be evidenced by a strong international publication record in the field.

Candidates should send electronic application and CV (pdf files only!), and provide names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three referees to Dr. M.S.C. PEDRAS, to the address shown above.