Lecturer - Medicinal Chemistry

**Lecturer in Medicinal Chemistry (Level B) $111,030 - $131,335 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences**

**Continuing Level B position**

Chemistry at The University of Adelaide invites an emerging research leader in chemistry, with expertise in Medicinal Chemistry, and a commitment and passion for undergraduate/postgraduate learning and teaching.

Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in Medicinal Chemistry.

The University of Adelaide is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming and supporting all staff and students, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, ability, or sexuality. The University of Adelaide believes strongly in equal opportunity for women and has a long history of championing rights for women in higher education, being the first Australian university to admit women to academic courses in 1881.

**To be successful you will need**:

- A PhD in Chemistry (or related field).
- Demonstrated research excellence in Medicinal Chemistry, with a national presence, and a strong publication record in highly regarded scientific journals.
- Ability to lead an independent research program and establish meaningful research collaborations.
- Experience in teaching chemical sciences at the undergraduate level.
- Evidence of engagement with the broader chemistry and scientific community.
- Strong organizational, time management, intercultural, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion within the research and educational environment.

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can further develop your career in chemistry and contribute to impactful research. If you are a driven researcher committed to excellence in teaching and research, we encourage you to apply

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs including significant industry, government and community collaborations offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. The cutting-edge nature of our work, not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

**Your faculty's broader role**

The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

Learn more at: set.adelaide.edu.au

**If you want to change tomorrow, act today**

Please submit your:

- cover letter
- curriculum vitae
- statement of research interests
- statement addressing the selection criteria as listed in the Selection Criteria document.

Applications close Tuesday, 11:55pm, 11 February 2025

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact:
Tak W. Kee
Discipline Lead/Head of Chemistry
School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences
P: +61 (8) 8313 5314

Professor Christopher Sumby
Head of School
School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences

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**_ The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply._