The Frederich Laboratory
Complex Molecule Synthesis & Molecular Pharmacology
Postdoctoral Fellows
Open Positions
(1) Complex Molecule Synthesis
(2) Medicinal Chemistry & Molecular Design
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We are seeking qualified postdoc candidates to fill the positions above. If you are interested in continued training in these areas, please contact Prof. Frederich (jfrederich@fsu.edu). Include your CV and a short research summary. ​
Graduate Students
Sheila Duong
University of Wisconsin
Joined the Frederich Group in Fall 2021
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​e-mail: snduong@fsu.edu
Aaron Hardy
University of Wyoming
Joined the Frederich Group in Fall 2023
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e-mail: amh23a@fsu.edu
Jackie Pinkerton
Pensacola Christian College
Joined the Frederich Group in Fall 2023
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e-mail: jap23a@fsu.edu
Zach Seaman
Pennsylvania Western University
Joined the Frederich Group in Fall 2025
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e-mail: zms25@fsu.edu
Jacob Vins
Drake University
Joined the Frederich Group in Fall 2025
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e-mail: jv25@fsu.edu
Bryce Buchanan
University of Central Florida
2026 Cypris Summer Rotation Student
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e-mail: cbb21g@fsu.edu
Tate Hendrix
Berry College
2026 Cypris Summer Rotation Student
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e-mail: ath26@fsu.edu
Noah Bartfield, B.S.
UG: (2019–2021)​
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Ph.D. with Prof. Seth Herzon
Now: Postdoc with Prof. David Liu
Undergraduate Students
Ellie Johnson
University of Florida – 2026 Cypris Summer Intern
Expected Graduation: Spring 2028
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e-mail: jdf22f@fsu.edu
Group Alumni
Maribel Borger, Ph.D.
GS: (2014–2019)​
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Now: Instructor and Supervisor of Undergraduate Teaching Labs, UNC Chapel Hill
Anna Salvati, Ph.D.
GS: (2014–2020)​​
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Now: Senior Chemist at Adesis, Inc.
Dan Callen, Ph.D.
GS: (2017–2022)​
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Now: Scientist at Sante Laboratories
Jacob Dittmer, M.S.
GS: (2020–2022)​
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Now: Scientist at Cayman Chemicals
Tyler Weinhold, Ph.D.
GS: (2020–2026)​
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Now: Postdoc with Prof. Chris Beaudry
Vitalii Basistyi, Ph.D.
GS: (2019–2025)​
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Cypris Postdoc with Prof. Jim Frederich
Now: Senior Scientist at Amgen
James Law, Ph.D.
GS: (2016–2022)
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Beckman Postdoc with Prof. Steve Buchwald
Now: Assistant Professor at Univ. of West Florida
Megan Solans, Ph.D.
GS: (2019–2023)
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Scientist at Merck
Now: Teaching Faculty at Univ. of West Florida
Maddy Jeffes, Ph.D.
GS: (2021–2026)​
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Now: Assistant Professor at Hillsdale College
Elena Paola, B.S.
UG: (2017–2019)
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Ph.D. with Prof. Armen Zakarian
Now: Process Scientist at SK Pharmteco