Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Description

Overview

The Department of Drug Discovery and Development in the Harrison
College of Pharmacy invites applications for a Postdoctoral
Research Fellow position to support a newly funded collaborative
National Cancer Institute (NCI) R01 research project focused on the
discovery of natural products for colorectal cancer prevention.
This exciting research opportunity offers the successful candidate
the chance to work at the interface of natural products chemistry,
cancer prevention research, and advanced analytical technologies
within a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research
environment.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant research program
focused on natural products, metabolomics, and drug
discovery.

Opportunities will be available for manuscript preparation, grant
development, conference presentations, and collaboration with
nationally recognized investigators in cancer prevention and
natural products research.

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Brief statement of research interests and career goals
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2026 and continue
until the position is filled.

For additional inquiries about the position, please contact Dr.
Angela I. Calderón (aic0001@auburn.edu).

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral fellow will work on a collaborative National
Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded R01 project focused on natural
product drug discovery for colorectal cancer prevention.
Responsibilities will include:

• Isolation, purification, and structural characterization of

bioactive natural products

• Mass spectrometry-based analysis of natural products and

botanical extracts

• Bioactivity-guided evaluation of natural products using cell

culture and LC-MS-based oncoprotein and enzyme assays

• Investigation of natural products with potential

chemopreventive activity against colorectal cancer

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary investigators contributing

to the R01 project

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A Ph.D. in Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry,

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field at the
time employment begins.

All applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the
United States at the time employment begins and continue working
legally for the proposed term of employment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong research experience in natural products chemistry and

compound isolation/structure elucidation

• Expertise in mass spectrometry and analytical characterization

of natural products

• Hands-on experience with cell culture techniques and in vitro

bioassays

• Experience with LC-MS-based oncoprotein and enzyme assays, and

biological activity evaluation of natural products

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A strong publication record and demonstrated ability to work

independently and collaboratively

Contract Type

Limited Term

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