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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Medicinal Chemist The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment with base salary in the range $85,372 - $113,659 plus 17% superannuation.

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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About this position

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, based at the St Lucia Campus.

This is a research-focused postdoctoral opportunity in a collaborative, high-performing team working on medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and development. The successful fellow will help build a coherent research program and contribute to work aimed at tackling real-world health challenges through the design, synthesis and optimisation of small molecules and peptides.

The role sits within UQ’s broader research environment, where interdisciplinary collaboration, world-class facilities and strong support for grant writing and research development are highlighted as part of the setting. The position also includes research leadership elements, with contributions to student supervision across undergraduate, Honours, Masters and HDR levels, as well as support for researcher development and service activities within the university.

The advert emphasizes a role for an emerging researcher who can publish in high-quality outlets, contribute to competitive funding applications, collaborate across projects and help translate and commercialise research outcomes. It is a fixed-term appointment aligned with UQ’s chemistry and biosciences research strengths.

Funding details

Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral employment with base salary in the range $85,372 - $113,659 plus 17% superannuation.

What's required

Completion or near completion of a PhD in organic or bio-organic chemistry is required, with experience in medicinal chemistry hit-to-lead and/or lead optimisation. Applicants should have theoretical and practical knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry techniques to synthesise, isolate and characterise small molecules and peptides, skills in operating and maintaining analytical and purification equipment, a methodical and meticulous approach to laboratory work and data organisation, excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team, an emerging research profile in drug discovery, evidence of publications in reputed refereed journals and conference presentations, and some experience in internal service and external contributions. Assay development skills would be highly valued. Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment and employer-sponsored work rights are not available.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Queensland Workday portal using the application link provided. Upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the 'About You' section. Do not apply by email; direct any application inquiries to [email protected] with the job reference number in the subject line.

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