Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Medicinal Chemist

University of Queensland (UQ)

St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
Base: $83k - $111k; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Hybrid
Medicinal chemistry hit-to-lead
Lead optimisation
Synthetic organic chemistry techniques
Join a world-class research environment and advance your career in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and development

Job Summary

  • Join a world-class research environment and advance your career in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and development.
  • Key responsibilities will include developing a coherent research program, publishing in high-quality outlets, and contributing to funding applications.
  • UQ provides access to world-class facilities, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other staff development resources.

Matching Summary

Join a world-class research environment and advance your career in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and development.

Salary

Base: $83k - $111k; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% Superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • medicinal chemistry hit-to-lead
  • lead optimisation
  • synthetic organic chemistry techniques
  • small molecules and peptides synthesis
  • analytical and purification equipment operation
  • research program development
  • drug discovery and development

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative, high-performing team
  • translation and commercialisation
  • interdisciplinary collaborations encouraged
  • emerging research profile
  • multicultural, multidisciplinary team

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights in Australia

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