Research Fellow, Medicinal Chemistry

Monash•Parkville, MD

1d•$83,280 - $113,025

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