Hybrid Postdoc: Organic Synthesis & Medicinal Chemistry

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Publication support

Travel grants for conferences

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Organic Chemistry group in Durban. The role blends laboratory work with remote data analysis and literature reviews, offering a hybrid arrangement.

You will synthesize novel organic compounds, develop new methods, and characterize products using NMR, MS, and HPLC while contributing to high-impact publications. Your PhD in Organic Chemistry and a proven publication record are essential, as is the ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry from a reputable institution.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with a wide range of organic synthesis techniques.
• Proficiency in spectroscopic characterization (NMR, MS, IR, UV-Vis).
• Hybrid on-site role in Durban; eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize novel organic molecules per project requirements.
• Develop and optimize new synthetic routes and reaction conditions.
• Characterize synthesized compounds using NMR, MS, HPLC, and related methods.
• Conduct literature searches to support objectives and identify new avenues.
• Analyze data and troubleshoot synthetic challenges.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation for publication.
• Present findings at group meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.
• Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Tools

NMR

Mass Spectrometry

HPLC

IR

UV-Vis

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Organic Chemistry group in Durban. The role blends laboratory work with remote data analysis and literature reviews, offering a hybrid arrangement.

You will synthesize novel organic compounds, develop new methods, and characterize products using NMR, MS, and HPLC while contributing to high-impact publications. Your PhD in Organic Chemistry and a proven publication record are essential, as is the ability to work independently and