The Associate Project Scientist will be a research scientist in the laboratory of Dr. Michael E. Jung. This involves designing, synthesizing, purifying and determining the chemical structures of many novel and patentable molecules that inhibit the action of c-Myc, a well-known oncogene. In particular the project scientist will prepare new imidazolylpyrimidines by old, and in some cases completely new, synthetic methods. In addition the project scientist will assist other members of the Jung group in learning new methodology and understanding the various methods used in the Jung research group. The project scientist must have skill with both synthetic organic chemistry as well as preparative medicinal chemistry for the investigation of chemical reactions. The project scientist will help in the preparation of research proposals, patents, and manuscripts. The Associate Project Scientist will be expected to work independently in designing new inhibitors, carrying out synthetic experiments and determining project priorities. The position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry or similar with at least 5 years of experience.

Specific Responsibilities include:
Ability to work independently on scientific projects
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects efficiently and effectively
Ability to collaborate well with other scientists
Ability to prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals and especially patent applications for submission
Ability to train students and other researchers on methods used in the laboratory
Ability to maintain equipment
Ability to make decisions about the purchase of equipment and materials needed for research in the laboratory.