Medicinal Chemistry Postdoc: Lead Optimization

GDG on Campus | University of Sydney; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney, School of Chemistry, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry. The role is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term position based on the Camperdown Campus, with responsibilities spanning lead candidate optimization, publishing, grant writing, and supervision of students.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD in medicinal/organic chemistry (or near completion) and have a track record of independent or collaborative research, including

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in medicinal chemistry or organic chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Proven ability to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision.
• Experience in student supervision at undergraduate and graduate level.
• Published research as sole author or in collaboration.
• Experience in research record keeping, preparation of research papers and presenting seminars.

Responsibilities

• undertake research in lead candidate optimization
• publish research papers
• demonstrate research excellence
• assist with grant writing and publishing original work
• support teaching activities and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students

Skills

Research ability

Student supervision

Publications

Research record keeping

Presentation of seminars

Education

PhD in medicinal chemistry or organic chemistry

Job description

The University of Sydney, School of Chemistry, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry. The role is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term position based on the Camperdown Campus, with responsibilities spanning lead candidate optimization, publishing, grant writing, and supervision of students.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD in medicinal/organic chemistry (or near completion) and have a track record of independent or collaborative research, including