Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry: The Department of Chemistry at the University of York invites applications for a 0.7 FTE (25.9 hours per week) Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry, working under the supervision of Dr. Angelo Frei. This fixed-term role, funded by a JPIAMR Grant, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on developing new metalloantifungal compounds. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers at the University of Manchester (UK), Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden), and Macquarie University (Australia).
Research Associate in Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry
Designation:
Research Associate in Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry (Grade 6)
Salary: £36,924 – £45,163 per year (pro-rata for part-time working).
Job Details:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Chemistry |
| Role Type | Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Work Hours | Part-time (25.9 hours per week, 0.7 FTE) |
| Contract Status | Fixed-term (10 months) |
| Salary Grade | Grade 6 |
| Salary Range | £36,924 – £45,163 (pro-rata for part-time) |
| Location | University of York Campus |
| Posted Date | 06/02/2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06/03/2025 |
| Job Reference Number | 13855 |
Research Area:
The successful candidate will work in the field of Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on:
- Design and synthesis of new metalloantifungals.
- Evaluation of antifungal properties in collaboration with researchers across leading universities in the UK, Sweden, and Australia.
- Applying advanced technologies like automation and machine learning to support metalloantibiotic discovery.
Relevant background can be found in recent publications from the Frei Lab, including articles in Chemical Science 2020, JACS Au 2022, Angewandte 2023, and Chemical Science 2024.
Location:
University of York Campus, United Kingdom.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Essential Qualifications:
- First degree in Chemistry or a related field.
- PhD in (in)organic chemistry or submission of a PhD thesis before the start of the appointment.
- Skills Required:
- Expertise in synthetic inorganic chemistry, ideally with experience in host-guest chemistry.
- Strong communication skills to engage a wide audience, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to develop research objectives and proposals.
- Proven experience in independent and collaborative research.
- Desirable Skills:
- Background in medicinal chemistry and/or microbiology.
- Familiarity with cheminformatics and machine learning.
Job Description:
- Synthesis of novel metalloantifungal molecules.
- Collaboration with research groups at partner universities to evaluate antifungal properties.
- Use of technologies like automation and machine learning in research.
- Providing training and expert guidance to researchers in the Frei Lab.
- Contributing to the writing and publication of high-quality manuscripts.
- Disseminating research findings at leading conferences.
This position provides the opportunity to work in a world-leading Chemistry Department, recognised for its commitment to a supportive and inclusive work environment through its Athena SWAN Gold Award.
How to Apply:
- Application Process:
- Visit the University of York Careers Portal.
- Search for Job Reference Number 13855.
- Complete the online application form and provide all requested documents.
- Informal Enquiries:
- Contact: Dr. Angelo Frei via email (angelo.frei@york.ac.uk) for any informal questions related to the post.
Last Date to Apply:
The deadline for submitting applications is 06/03/2025.
Why Work at York?
- Be part of a globally recognised, research-intensive University ranked among the top 100 universities in the world.
- Access to family-friendly, inclusive policies and flexible working options.
- Opportunities to thrive within a culturally diverse and supportive environment that values equality in education and research practices.
Apply now for this exciting opportunity to advance your career in the field of Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry and make a global impact on antifungal research!
