The successful candidate will become part of the newly established Future Medicines Institute (FMI) chemistry group, focused on the synthesis and iterative design of next generation induced proximity therapeutics.
The role will include the design, planning and delivery small molecule compound libraries for the FMI Biological screening team.
The role will also involved iterative compound design planning, synthesis and SAR exploration planning, so previous small synthesis work is essential.
About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Degree in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry.
Have or be about to obtain* a relevant Ph D (chemistry/medicinal chemistry).*must be obtained within 3 months of date of interview.
Significant, relevant research experience.
Experience in design and synthesis of small molecules and/or compound libraries.
Experience in analytical techniques, such as NMR, HPLC and LC-MS.
Experience in compound data analysis.
Experience in lab project supervision.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities.
We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health.
You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all.
We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as i Rise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.
Skills: research experience compound data analysis relevant Ph D Benefits: Work From Home