Postdoctoral Researcher - Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

The Weaver Medicinal Chemistry Research Lab at the Krembil Research Institute is a multi-disciplinary research group consisting of computational and synthetic chemists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and behavioural neuroscientists. Our goal is to design and develop new therapeutic molecules for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry you will help design and synthesize new chemical entity small

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or synthetic medicinal chemistry within the last 5 years.
• Significant experience and expertise in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists from other disciplines and integrate non-chemistry data.
• Ability to work in a large, diverse research group.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-step synthesis of small molecules using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Maintain lab notebooks and data records.
• Assist in preparing grant applications and publications.
• Supervise and assist undergraduate and graduate students as required.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain lab supplies inventory.
• Update and use chemical inventory systems as required.

Skills

PhD in synthetic organic chemistry

Significant experience in synthetic/"

Education

PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or synthetic medicinal chemistry

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Krembil Discovery Tower

Department: Krembil Brain Institute

Reports to: Senior Scientist

Salary Range: $54,902 to $71,372 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Day

Status: Temporary Full-time

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Position Summary

The Weaver Medicinal Chemistry Research Lab at the Krembil Research Institute is a multi-disciplinary research group consisting of computational and synthetic chemists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and behavioural neuroscientists. Our goal is to design and develop new therapeutic molecules for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry you will help design and synthesize new chemical entity small molecules as putative drug platforms. You will work closely with our computational chemists and biologists.

Duties

• Conduct multi-step synthesis of small molecules using state of the art synthetic chemistry techniques


• Maintain lab book and data records


• Assist in preparation of grant applications and publications


• Assist and supervise undergraduate and graduate students, as required


• Follow all safety protocols


• Follow process for ordering, receiving and maintaining lab supplies


• Update and use chemical inventory, as required

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or synthetic medicinal chemistry obtained within the previous 5 years


• Significant experience and expertise in synthetic organic chemistry


• Solid documentation and organizational skills


• Ability to collaborate with scientists from other disciplines integrating data from non-chemistry sources


• Must be able to work in a large, diverse research group

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages


• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)


• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service


• A flexible work environment


• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization


• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.