Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry
Cancer Therapeutics, The Institute of Cancer Research
1245
9240
Two postdoctoral positions in synthetic organic chemistry applied to the discovery and optimisation of new drugs to treat cancer are now available, one in the team of Professor Swen Hoelder and one in the team of Dr. Gurdip Bhalay. Successful candidates will be located in well-equipped laboratories in Sutton, South London and will apply their synthetic organic chemistry knowledge to prepare molecules of interest as anticancer agents. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to learn and develop skills in medicinal chemistry, as well as a broader understanding of drug discovery.
Knowledge, experience and achievement in synthetic chemistry are essential. The successful applicant will have ample opportunity to develop additional skills in post. This is an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic, committed chemists to make an important contribution to improved therapies for cancer patients, while gaining experience and training in drug discovery skills in an institute with a track record of success.
To apply please submit online application on the ICR Careers site, attaching your CV with the supporting statement (addressing with specific examples where you meet the person specification, a brief description of your research experience and incl. the names and addresses of at least two referees).
For more details, please refer to the job description and person specification. Job ref 1114
Please note: The ICR has a workforce agreement stating that Postdoctoral Training Fellows can only be employed for a maximum of 7 years, including any previous postdoctoral employment elsewhere. Consequently, candidates need to be aware that the length of contract offered will be limited by this agreement and by the availability of funding.