Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Medicinal Chemistry

The Institute of Cancer Research; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Training Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry to join a dynamic and supportive research environment. This role involves working on innovative projects that harness the immune system to combat cancer, focusing on the design of small molecules and their synthesis. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading researchers, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking cancer therapies. If you are passionate about making a difference in cancer research and possess a strong background in chemistry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic research environment

Competitive salary and pension

Qualifications

• Experience in synthetic chemistry and organic chemistry.
• Knowledge of medicinal chemistry and drug design.

Responsibilities

• Design and apply small molecules in immuno-oncology.
• Execute synthetic routes to create compounds in the lab.

Skills

Synthetic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

Immuno-oncology

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Medicinal Chemistry

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Key Information

• Salary: Dependent on relevant Postdoctoral experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.
• This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.
• Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years
• Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
• Location: Sutton
• Closing Date: 12th May 2025

Job Details

Under the guidance of Dr Gurdip Bhalay, we are looking for a talented synthetic chemist with an interest in medicinal chemistry to join a project team focusing on the design and application of small molecules in immuno-oncology, which seeks to harness the body’s immune system to destroy cancer cells. Our aim is to use multi-parameter optimisation in conjunction with structure-based drug design to generate high-quality pre-clinical candidate drugs.

About You

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team to use in-house data and structural information to design new molecules, then develop and execute synthetic routes to make these compounds in the lab. The candidate will develop their existing skills in organic chemistry as well as their knowledge and experience of applied medicinal chemistry.

Candidates nearing completion of their PhD may apply, but confirmation of the awarded PhD is required within 6 months of employment.

The ICR has a workforce agreement stating that Postdoctoral Training Fellows can only be employed for up to 7 years as PDTF at the ICR, providing total postdoctoral experience (including previous employment at this level elsewhere) does not exceed 7 years.

For general information on Postdocs at The ICR, more information can be found here.

Department/Directorate Information

The Cancer Research UK Cancer Therapeutics Unit, within the Division of Cancer Therapeutics, is a multidisciplinary 'bench to bedside' centre, comprising around 200 staff dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for cancer treatment. The unit’s goal is to discover high-quality drug candidates for validated biological targets and progress these candidates to clinical trials. Our team includes world-class biologists, chemists, and drug metabolism specialists working together in a fast-moving area of cancer research, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and equipment.

Medicinal Chemistry Team 1 is one of several medicinal chemistry teams based at our Sutton site, in the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
• Competitive salary and pension

We encourage all applicants to access the attached job pack for more detailed information regarding this role.

Due to high application volumes, we reserve the right to close the advert early once sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application early to avoid disappointment.

About The Institute Of Cancer Research

Why work for us? As a staff member, you'll have access to a range of benefits. The ICR supports overseas applicants; further information is here.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is a leading cancer research institute with over 100 years of achievement. More about working at the ICR can be found here.

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