Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry

4 hours ago

Parkville, Australia Monash University Full time

**The Opportunity**

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and talented individual to join the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences as a Research Fellow in the Medicinal Chemistry Theme. A significant research area within the Theme relates to G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) drug discovery. Reporting to Prof. Peter Scammells, the focus of the study will be the development of allosteric and bitopic ligands acting at muscarinic acetyl choline receptor (mAChR) family.

As a Research Fellow your main responsibility will be the synthesis, purification, characterization and evaluation of novel mAChR adenosine receptor ligands. This would include compound design, data management and analysis and sample preparation as well as a range of drug discovery-related activities.
- A PhD qualification in medicinal or organic chemistry
- Experience in the synthesis of small molecules
- An understanding of pharmacology and/or drug development will be highly regarded.

**About Monash University**

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At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's 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 an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where 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 includes supporting parents.

**To Apply**

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**:Professor Peter Scammells, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, +61 3 (9903 9542)

**Position Description**: Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry

**Applications Close**:28th March 2025 11:55pm AEST

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