Postdoctoral in Medicinal Chemical Synthesis: The Center for Medicinal Chemistry (CQMED) at Unicamp is seeking talented individuals to join our translational research team for a postdoctoral position in chemical synthesis. This role focuses on developing chemical probes for screening fragments targeting proteins associated with cancer and neurological diseases.
Postdoctoral Opportunity in Medicinal Chemical Synthesis
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher in Medicinal Chemical Synthesis
Research Area
Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Synthesis
Location
CQMED (Rua Dr. André Tosello, 550 – Cidade Universitária, Campinas – SP, Brazil)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Recent PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related disciplines.
- Strong experience in the organic synthesis of small molecules.
- Proficient in purification and characterization techniques (e.g., chromatography, NMR, mass spectrometry).
- Knowledge of medicinal chemistry, including multiparametric optimization and hit-to-lead strategies.
- Fluency in English (oral and written).
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with molecular modeling tools (docking, molecular dynamics, SAR analysis).
- Experience in fragment growing/merging techniques.
- Interest in collaborative projects aimed at developing new drug candidates.
Job Description
The selected candidate will be involved in:
- Developing and synthesizing chemical probes for screening chemical fragments related to target proteins.
- Conducting experiments in a multidisciplinary environment focused on therapeutic applications.
- Collaborating with a diverse team of researchers to advance drug discovery initiatives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following documents to cqmedjob@unicamp.br with the subject line “VACANCY Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry”:
- A letter of interest (maximum 2 pages, in English)
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages)
- Two reference contacts (email and cell phone)
Last Date to Apply
August 30, 2025
CQMED is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and online interviews will be scheduled for selected candidates.