Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemical Biology (Pharmaceuticals, Remote)

Job summary

A 24-month postdoctoral position is available focusing on organic synthesis and drug development aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance. The role involves designing, synthesizing, and optimizing new antibiotic compounds based on AI predictions and microbiological data.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical biology with a strong foundation in organic chemistry.
• Proven experience in the chemical synthesis of complex organic structures.
• Familiarity with structure optimization is advantageous.
• Experience in Python scripting for data analysis is a plus.
• Strong commitment to research and enthusiasm for mentoring students.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize chemical compounds based on initial AI predictions.
• Collaborate with computational researchers to evaluate data and design experiments.
• Work independently while coordinating with a team of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Co-supervise undergraduate research projects integrated into the main project.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• High motivation and ambition towards scientific excellence.

Education

• A PhD degree in chemical biology or a related field is required.

Tools

• Proficiency in organic chemistry techniques and methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, particularly Python.