Postdoctoral – Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry: The School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney is seeking a dynamic and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry to lead high-impact research in small molecule drug discovery, focusing on telomeric cancer targets. This full-time position is an initial two-year fixed-term appointment with the possibility of extension.
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry |
| Location | Chemistry Building (F11), Camperdown Campus, Sydney |
| Base Salary | $109,301 – $112,690 + 17% superannuation |
| Position Type | Full-time |
| Employment Type | Initial two-year fixed term with possibility of extension |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
- Experience in planning synthetic routes and completing multi-step syntheses for a variety of target small molecules.
- Knowledge of medicinal chemistry and structure-based drug design.
- Ability to operate and maintain synthetic laboratory equipment.
- Capacity to conduct or learn associated skills such as computational docking and biophysical assays.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive a high-impact research program on medicinal chemistry against telomeric cancer targets.
- Conduct small molecule synthesis, structure-based analogue design, structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, and target engagement assays.
- Lead and mentor junior research students, including laboratory supervision, project design, and skills development.
- Support research through writing manuscripts, grant applications, and presenting at conferences.
- Manage ongoing partnerships with academic and industry collaborators.
- Coordinate laboratory administrative tasks, including equipment maintenance and lab organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates may submit their applications, which should include a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation, via the Apply button at the top of the posting. Employees or contingent workers of the University should login to their Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on their Dashboard to apply.
Last Date to Apply
Applications close on Sunday, 20 April 2025, at 11:59 PM.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or to request reasonable adjustments or alternate formats of documents, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations, at recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au.
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