Hercules Incorporated, a world leader in cellulosic polymers, food gums,
paper chemicals, resins, and non-woven fibers, is seeking a postdoctoral
associate to join our R&D team engaged in bioconversions of natural materials.
The prospective candidate needs a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or a
related discipline with relevant experience in enzyme-mediated reactions or
structure modifications. Responsibilities include synthesis of
carbohydrates and oligosaccharides by enzymatic and chemo-enzymatic methods,
purification and separation of products, and characterization through
appropriate chemical and biochemical analyses. Familiarity with enzyme
isolation, purification, assays, and reactions is essential.
Duration of position is two (2) years maximum and is available immediately.
The location of the Hercules Research Center is suburban Wilmington,
Delaware. Send resume to :
H. N. Cheng (Phone: 1-302-995-3505, Fax: 1-302-995-4117)
Hercules Incorporated Research Center
500 Hercules Road
Wilmington, DE 19808-1599
Hercules Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No candidate will
be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, national origin, age,
color, religion, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
U. S. citizenship or permanent residency required.
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Bob Grasso rpgrasso at ssnet.com
Hercules Research Center Voice: 302/995-4380
500 Hercules Rd. FAX: 302/995-4117
Wilmington DE 19808-1599 http://ssnet.com/~rpgrasso/homepage.html
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