WEHI - Walter & Eliza Hall Institute – Parkville VIC
$104,071 - $111,707 a year
Full time
3d ago, from WEHI - Walter & Eliza Hall Institute
About the Position
An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Officer (Medicinal Chemistry) to join the New Medicines and Diagnostics Division at Australia's pre‑eminent biomedical research institute.
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is committed to translating biological discoveries into new treatments to tackle life‑threatening diseases with unmet need. As part of its commitment to academic drug discovery, the New Medicines and Diagnostics Division is seeking a postdoctoral level scientist with experience in either organic or medicinal chemistry. The successful candidate will join a small team dedicated to developing compounds for an industry program. The position will require flexibility, ability to explore a wide range of chemistry techniques and the ability to work within deadlines. The candidate will work in a very collaborative environment and interact daily with biologists (screening, molecular, cellular and structural biologists). The ability to work independently and report on project progress (both through oral and written reports) are strongly desired qualities for this position. Experience with parallel synthesis and knowledge of drug properties would also be an advantage.
Selection Criteria
* Essential Knowledge and Skills: BSc (or equivalent) with a PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry.
* Experience with modern synthetic techniques (e.g. anhydrous chemistry, metal mediated cross‑coupling chemistry), compound purification and analytical techniques.
* Sound communication skill (both oral and written)
* Desirable Knowledge and Skills: Experience in parallel synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, bioconjugation and/or chemical biology are desirable.
* Personal Qualities: A strong work ethic, capacity to work independently and interact well with other lab members, ability to trouble‑shoot and meticulous attention to detail are required.
Terms of Appointment
This position is available for one year in a full‑time capacity. Salary is Research Employee Level A6–A8 ($104,071–$111,707). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
General enquiries can be directed to Brad Sleebs – ******@wehi.edu.au
How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 7 January 2026
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