Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Medicinal Chemist

staff.uq.edu.au

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83k - $111k; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Hybrid
Medicinal chemistry hit-to-lead
Lead optimisation experience
Synthetic organic chemistry techniques
This is an exciting opportunity to build your research profile within a collaborative, high-performing team tackling real-world health challenges

Job Summary

  • This is an exciting opportunity to build your research profile within a collaborative, high-performing team tackling real-world health challenges.
  • Key responsibilities will include developing a coherent research program in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, publishing in high-quality outlets, and contributing to competitive funding applications.
  • UQ is committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples.

Matching Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to build your research profile within a collaborative, high-performing team tackling real-world health challenges.

Salary

Base: $83k - $111k; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medicinal chemistry hit-to-lead
  • Lead optimisation experience
  • Synthetic organic chemistry techniques
  • Small molecule and peptide synthesis
  • Analytical and purification equipment operation
  • Research program development

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and collegial team player
  • Meticulous laboratory performance
  • Emerging research profile in drug discovery
  • Contribution to internal service roles

Key Requirements

  • PhD in organic/bio-organic chemistry
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia

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