• Based in UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences located in UniSA Cancer Research Institute (CRI), North Terrace, Adelaide
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 9 September 2021
• Salary range: $122,361 - $140,843 per annum (plus superannuation)

About the Job

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Research Fellow: Medicinal Chemistry to join our team in UniSA CRI.

The University of South Australia Cancer Research Institute (UniSA CRI) brings together the University’s brightest minds in world-class cancer research. With a focus on personalised precision treatments, better diagnostics, prevention and survivorship, our researchers include specialists in associated areas such as health economics, drug engineering and data, and population health data, together we can make a powerful difference and truly change the lives of people affected by cancer.

The Senior Research Fellow: Medicinal Chemistry will provide research leadership and conduct high quality scientific research and reporting on research outcomes in line with research goals and milestones of the Drug Discovery and Development Research Group.

Essential Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have;

• A PhD in organic and medicinal chemistry with extensive knowledge of heterocyclic chemistry including experience with parallel and microwave-aided synthesis.
• A high degree of expertise in medicinal chemistry with 6+ years drug discovery experience including identification of novel and patentable kinase inhibitors particularly CDK inhibitors for cancer treatment with demonstrated success.
• Experience expertise in structure-activity relationship analysis and lead optimisation.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in undertaking quality research activities and providing research leadership to a level appropriate to the Senior Research Fellow classification level, and high-level experience writing up research findings for a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in chemistry laboratory management, including training and monitoring junior staff members and research students, maintaining laboratory equipment performance, developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures and ensuring staff compliance.

A University of Enterprise

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is an innovative, outward-looking institution known for its strong and engaged research and its experientially-based teaching and learning that is conducted in close collaboration with business, industry, government and the professions.

In recent years, we have maintained a strong upward trajectory across a number of key indicators and are ranked among the world’s top 50 young institutions. We are committed to international education activities and alumni, graduates who are equipped to meet the demands and expectations of the worldwide workforce, a culturally diverse staff and increasing student mobility.

Benefits on Offer

At UniSA, we seek to enrich people’s lives through the creation and application of knowledge. Our staff love to be a part of an organisational culture that promotes a strong commitment to educating professionals, sharing knowledge, and engaging with our communities.

We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%, and we have a family friendly approach to ensure you enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

Lodging your Application

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit https://workingatunisa.nga.net.au/. Please refer to the online application form which will indicate which selection criteria you need to address. Please address your cover letter for the role to Samantha Matthews, Senior Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, you can contact the UniSA Recruitment Central Team on +618 8302 1700 or via email to recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number #2489.

Applications close: 9:00 am Wednesday 19 August 2020

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

How to apply:

Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email recruitment@unisa.edu.au and you will receive a response within one working day.

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