Research Fellow, Medicinal Chemistry

Monash • Parkville, MD

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About The Position

Join a dynamic research team working at the forefront of drug discovery to develop novel therapeutic agents for arthritis and lymphedema. In this role, you will design and synthesise new compounds using structure‑based and medicinal chemistry approaches, contribute to pharmacokinetic optimisation, and support broader discovery activities, including data analysis, sample preparation, and report writing. You’ll work closely with colleagues and external partners, providing fortnightly progress updates and building your research expertise within a collaborative and highly skilled environment. As a Research Fellow, your main responsibility will be to drive the laboratory‑based chemistry program, delivering high‑quality experimental work, contributing to compound design decisions, and ensuring project milestones are met. You will take ownership of research outputs, maintain accurate scientific records, and contribute to publications and reports that advance the project’s objectives.

Requirements

• A PhD (or equivalent experience) in medicinal or synthetic chemistry
• Strong hands‑on laboratory experience in synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesise new compounds using structure‑based and medicinal chemistry approaches
• Contribute to pharmacokinetic optimisation
• Support broader discovery activities, including data analysis, sample preparation, and report writing
• Drive the laboratory‑based chemistry program
• Deliver high‑quality experimental work
• Contribute to compound design decisions
• Ensure project milestones are met
• Take ownership of research outputs
• Maintain accurate scientific records
• Contribute to publications and reports that advance the project’s objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree