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Postdoctoral Fellow in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Peptide Chemistry Australian National University in Australia

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Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

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Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment for up to 24 months. Salary package is AUD 91,546 to 114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

Deadline

Oct 4, 2026

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Australia

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Australian National University

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Keywords

Chemistry
Biology
Peptide Chemistry
Chemical Synthesis
Chemical Biology
Medical Science
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity at the Australian National University in the Research School of Chemistry, Canberra, Australia.

The Malins group is seeking up to two postdoctoral fellows to support research linked to the ARC Centre of Excellence for Advanced Peptide and Protein Engineering (CAPE) and the Snow Fellowship Program.

Research areas: synthetic organic chemistry, peptide chemistry, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, peptide synthesis, modified peptides and proteins, and peptide-based therapeutics.

Project 1: chemical synthesis of modified peptides and proteins, with collaborative work involving academic and industry partners.

Project 2: development of novel peptide-based therapeutics, including synthesis of bioactive peptides, study of chemical reactivity, and optimisation of drug-like properties.

Eligibility: applicants should hold a relevant PhD, or expect to receive one within six months of the start date. A strong track record in peptide chemistry is required, along with experience in organic chemistry, peptide synthesis, purification, and characterisation.

Funding and terms: full-time, fixed-term appointments for up to 24 months. Salary is AUD 91,546–114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

Deadline: Sunday, 4 October 2026, 11:55 PM AEST.

How to apply: submit a statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV including at least three referees. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment for up to 24 months. Salary package is AUD 91,546 to 114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

What's required

Relevant PhD, or PhD to be awarded within six months of appointment commencement; track record of innovative research in peptide chemistry; experience across organic chemistry and peptide synthesis, including compound purification and characterisation.

How to apply

Prepare a statement addressing the selection criteria and a current CV including names and contact details of at least three referees. Submit the application through the university/job application portal linked from the posting.

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