Postdoctoral Research Associate in AMR Drug Discovery

University-of-Liverpool; Liverpool; Vor Ort; GBP 35.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Liverpool invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in AMR Drug Discovery in the Pharmacology & Therapeutics division. This fixed-term 12-month position, with potential extension, focuses on medicinal chemistry, microbiology, and antibacterial agent discovery.

A PhD in medicinal chemistry or related field is required, with strong synthesis and characterisation skills. Salary will reflect the Grade 6/7 spine scales; appointment starts at Grade 6 spine 30 and

Qualifikationen

• PhD in medicinal chemistry or related field.
• Experience in synthesis and characterisation of bioactive compounds.
• Experience with microbiology or antimicrobial assays desirable.
• Ability to work across interdisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Design, synthesize and characterise bioactive compounds.
• Conduct biological evaluation of antibacterial agents.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemistry, microbiology and drug discovery teams.
• Publish and present findings as needed.

Kenntnisse

Medicinal chemistry

Antimicrobial discovery

Bioassay techniques

Ausbildung

PhD in medicinal chemistry

Tools

Synthesis methods

Analytical techniques

Jobbeschreibung

Postdoctoral Research Associate in AMR Drug Discovery

Pharmacology & Therapeutics

118134

03-Nov-2026 23:30

Hours of work: Full-time

Tenure: Fixed term for 12 months, with possible extension for a further 12 months.

We work at the interface of medicinal chemistry, microbiology and antimicrobial drug discovery. We are seeking an experienced medicinal chemist or antimicrobial drug discovery scientist to contribute to a multidisciplinary programme developing novel antibacterial agents. You will support the design, synthesis, characterisation and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds. You should have a PhD in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, peptide chemistry, antimicrobial drug discovery or a related discipline, with strong practical experience in synthesis and characterisation. Experience of microbiology or antimicrobial assays is desirable.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.