Postdoctoral Associate (L,P,S) 511209 Main Campus - Starkville, MS Mississippi - Main Campus 031900 - Chemistry Professional Regular Full-Time 12-month Opening on: Sep 10 2026 Position Function: Vacancy for a postdoctoral associate focused on the synthesis of organic fluorophores and cellular culturing Salary Grade: UC For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the
hiring department. Department Profile: For more information on the Department of Chemistry, please visit www.chemistry.msstate.edu Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Design and synthesize functional organic fluorophores and related molecular probes.· Develop and optimize synthetic methodologies for dye functionalization.· Culture and maintain mammalian cell lines under sterile conditions.· Evaluate dye uptake,
localization, cytotoxicity, and imaging performance in cultured cells.· Perform fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and related cellular imaging techniques.· Analyze experimental data and correlate molecular structure with biological performance.· Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in both synthetic chemistry and cell biology.· Prepare manuscripts, present research findings at
scientific conferences, and assist with proposal development. Minimum Qualifications: · A Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.· Demonstrated expertise in multistep organic synthesis and compound characterization (NMR, MS, chromatography, etc.).· Experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile laboratory techniques.· Excellent written and oral
communication skills· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research team. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:· Fluorescent probe or dye synthesis.· Confocal or fluorescence microscopy.· Flow cytometry.· Cell viability and cytotoxicity assays.· Image analysis software (ImageJ/Fiji or
equivalent).· Experience with NIR/SWIR imaging, molecular imaging, or chemical biology. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Regularly involves lifting and bending. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. Instructions for
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