Research Assistant- Chemistry

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant- Chemistryat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Isolate soyasaponins from natural sources for studying their adjuvant activity.

Isolate the two core triterpenoid compounds from natural sources.

Study the coupling of the core triterpenoid compounds with a variety of sugar molecules for studying their adjuvant activity.

Develop the new strategy for enzymatic synthesis of the two core triterpenoid compounds from natural sources.

Mentor undergraduate and graduate students at Wayne State University.

Participate in postdoctoral workshop here at Wayne State University.

Involve group responsibilities.

Involve in writing manuscripts and grant proposals.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. Degree

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department:

H1205 - Chemistry

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.