Associate Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow Data-Rich Experimentation

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Data Rich Experimentation (Synthetic Chemistry and Machine Learning)

Be a part of the legacy: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program

Our Research Laboratories Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program aims to be a best-in-industry program for industrial postdoctoral researchers designed to provide you with an academic focus in a commercial environment. With the resources reach and expertise of a large pharmaceutical company postdoctoral researchers will be positioned to excel in an institution committed to breakthrough innovation in research and discovery.

Position Overview:

Join our team and be part of an exciting opportunity to develop groundbreaking catalytic methodologies in the field of drug discovery and development. This full-time position is located within the Data Rich Experimentation group in the Department of Process Research and Development based in Rahway New Jersey USA. Our state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped with world-class facilities advanced equipment and a team of experts dedicated to catalysis research. As a member of our team you will be responsible for applying high-throughput experimentation (HTE) techniques to drive reaction discovery and optimization. You will employ machine learning tools to develop new and diverse ligand collections for the application in asymmetric catalysiswith an emphasis on earthabundant metals. You will have the opportunity to author peer-reviewed publications and deliver conference presentations. To thrive in this position the ideal candidate should possess outstanding organizational interpersonal and communication skills. We are searching for an individual with a passion for exploring synthetic methodology development at the interface of data science and asymmetric catalysis for application to pharmaceutically relevant transformations. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where you can make a real impact and contribute to cutting-edge methodology development in an environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creatively solve challenging synthetic problems

• Drive results independently in a cross-functional collaborative environment

• Communicate synthetic and data science innovations through publications and presentations

• Efficiently use data-rich experimentation technologies data science and machine learning to accelerate reaction discovery and optimization

Education Minimum Requirement:

Candidates must currently hold a PhD or PhD completed within 6 months of hire in chemistry or related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Strong experience in synthetic chemistry

• Efficient written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive project results

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Familiarity with data science/machine learning tools or an interest in learning these tools

• Experience in method development mechanistic studies and reaction optimization

• Experience in asymmetric catalysis

• Experience in earth abundant metal catalysis

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$75000.00-$86000.00

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