Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Synthetic Organic Chemistry (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Organic Chemistry for a fixed-term position in a leading research group. The role involves developing synthetic methodologies and requires a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry and experience in multi-step organic syntheses. Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and excellence in research.

Qualifications

• PhD in synthetic organic chemistry is required.
• Experience in complex natural product total synthesis preferred.
• Ability to conduct multi-step organic syntheses.

Responsibilities

• Develop new synthetic methodologies for the macrocylisation of peptides.
• Characterize molecules using NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
• Collaborate and share expertise with research group members.

Skills

Organic synthesis

NMR spectroscopy

Mass spectrometry

Chemical biology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

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Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Synthetic Organic Chemistry (Fixed Term), Cambridge

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University of Cambridge

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the group of Prof David Spring for a synthetic chemist with research experience in organic synthesis (preferably including complex total synthesis skills). The project involves new synthetic methodologies for the macrocylisation of peptides in aqueous conditions. Examples of results from related work can be found at .

You will have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry. You will ideally have expertise in complex natural product total synthesis and an interest in chemical biology. You will have carried out multi-step organic syntheses and characterised molecules by NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Alongside this experience, you will be inspired by the biological activity of molecules. You will have an enthusiasm to extend the boundaries of your knowledge and to explore interactions with unfamiliar disciplines. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and will be capable of working under your own initiative, and will be enthusiastic to interact and share your expertise with other members of the research group.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.