Post-Doctoral Scientist, Process Development

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Post-Doctoral Scientist – Process Development

Summary

The Process Development group is looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Scientist to pursue cutting-edge research aimed at integrating the principles of biocatalysis into large scale chemical manufacturing processes of small molecules.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will initiate an independent research project to develop and subsequently implement more sustainable manufacturing practices into Gilead’s small molecule portfolio. The expectation is that this work will support the development of Gilead’s small molecule programs and may result in novel contributions to the field of biocatalysis that will be of interest to both Gilead and the broader synthetic chemistry community. The selected candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment at Gilead through a 2-year term, with an option to extend an additional third year. It also provides access to world class research facilities and the opportunity to leverage expertise and resources across multiple functional areas at Gilead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in enzyme engineering, microbiology, x-ray crystallography is preferable, but not required.
• Candidate should possess a Doctoral degree and have a strong background in chemical biology or a related area.
• Qualified candidates must have at least one first author paper published or accepted in a peer-reviewed journal.

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