Postdoctoral Fellowships in Process Chemistry: The University of Cape Town’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D) is offering postdoctoral fellowships in collaboration with local and international partners. The fellowship aims to facilitate the transfer of advanced Synthetron flow reactor technology to South Africa. Four positions are available, and successful applicants will receive training and mentorship in California and work on the synthesis of selected antiretrovirals (ARVs) at UCT. The project presents an opportunity to make an immediate impact on local HIV drug production.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellows
Research Area: Process Chemistry
Location: University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Synthetic Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry.
- Strong experience in multistep organic synthesis and synthetic methodologies, demonstrated by publications in reputed international journals.
- Applicants must comply with the university’s approved policies, procedures, and practices for the postdoctoral sector.
Job Description: The postdoctoral fellows will receive hands-on training and supervision at the Oak Crest Institute of Science in California for three months. Under the guidance of academic and industry mentors, the fellows will evaluate the synthesis of selected antiretrovirals on the Synthetron flow reactor system. Upon validation, the fellows will reproduce and optimize the process at UCT. The project aims to contribute to local HIV antiretroviral production in collaboration with CPT Pharma, the commercial partner.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email the following documents to Professor Kelly Chibale, Director of H3D, Department of Chemistry & Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, at rgosender@uct.ac.za:
- A one-page letter of application, including areas of expertise, research interests, and experience.
- Curriculum vitae (CV) containing a list of publications and a brief summary of research work.
- Names and contact details of two academics who have taught, supervised, or worked alongside the applicant.
- Copies of academic transcripts.
Last Date for Apply: The closing date for applications is 31 May 2023. Shortlisting will take place during the first week of June. If applicants do not hear back from the sub-committee, it should be assumed that their application was unsuccessful.
For more information, please visit the following websites:
- H3D: http://h3d.uct.ac.za
- H3D Foundation: http://hdfoundation.org
Note: The University of Cape Town reserves the right to disqualify ineligible, incomplete, and/or inappropriate applications and to modify the conditions of the award or make no awards at all.
