Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry (Therapeutic Biomolecules)
Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry (Therapeutic Biomolecules)
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Job Description
Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry (Therapeutic Biomolecules)
Job No.: 683595
Location: Parkville campus
Employment Type:Full-time
Duration:12 months fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $83280 - $113025 pa Level A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Reporting to Dr Emma Watson (ARC DECRA Fellow and Senior Lecturer in the Medicinal Chemistry Theme) the focus of this role will be to contribute to the Watson Groups research programme for the development of therapeutic biomolecules. You will work as part of a team using cutting edge synthetic techniques to develop safer drug targeting systems based on templated chemical reactions.
As a research fellow in the Watson group you will be responsible for the chemical synthesis of large biomolecules including peptides proteins and peptide nucleic acids (PNA). This will combine skills in both solution-phase and solid-phase synthetic techniques as well as purification and characterisation. You will also act as a mentor to postgraduate research students in the group and contribute to the preparation of manuscripts stemming from your work.
If you have a PhD in organic chemistry ideally with a background in protein chemistry or chemical biology you might be the ideal fit for our team.
About Monash University
AtMonash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because ourpurposeis clear; to deliver positive economic social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is thediversityof our staff. We welcome and value everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. When you come to work you can be yourself be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion aninclusive and respectful workplace culturewhere everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includessupporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer toHow to apply for Monash application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us atin an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries:Dr Emma Watson Senior Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow
Position Description:Research Fellow
Applications Close:Thursday 25 September 2025 11:55pm AEDT
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Employment Type
Grant
