Lecturer (Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry)
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Location: Camperdown Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: 0126114
Full time, 2 years fixed term with potential to extend. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Chemistry. Opportunity to make valuable contributions to research in synthetic and medicinal chemistry. Base Salary (Level B) $122,830 - $145,858 p.a. + 17% superannuation. About the opportunity The School of Chemistry is seeking a Lecturer (Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry) to undertake cutting-edge research in the areas of organic, biological, and medicinal chemistry and to support the research program of our Head of School, Professor Peter Rutledge.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team spanning synthetic and medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and protein biochemistry.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Perform high quality research in the areas of synthetic and medicinal chemistry.
Train and support undergraduate and PhD research students in the lab.
Prepare results and data for publication, assist with paper writing, and publish original work.
Develop your research profile through presenting at conferences and seminars.
Enhance a positive workplace culture and strategic direction of the School and University.
The School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney is a leading Chemistry department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research. With more than 30 academic staff, 100 research staff, and 100 research students, we conduct research across the full spectrum of pure and applied chemistry. Our research excellence is recognised by numerous prizes and awards to individual staff members and the award of almost $10 million in research funding each year. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace by improving equity, access and opportunity, and we continuously work to identify and remove biases and barriers to make our workplace open, supportive, and safe for everyone.
About you The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Lecturer (Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry) who has:
A PhD in synthetic or medicinal chemistry or chemical biology with a track record of high-quality published research.
Post-doctoral research experience in organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and/or chemical biology.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research independently under limited supervision.
Experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities.
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively across a range of media and forums.
Experience in research record keeping, disseminating research findings at group meetings and conferences, and writing up results for publication.
The ability and a willingness to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to contribute to long-term research goals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience interacting with a variety of researchers and stakeholders.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with proven capacity to pay attention to detail.
A track record of publishing their research.
Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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Applications Close Monday 09 December 2024 11:59 PM
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