Research Officer (Medicinal Chemistry) page is loaded## Research Officer (Medicinal Chemistry)locations: Parkville, Victoria, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR4010**Job Title**Research Officer (Medicinal Chemistry)**Job Description**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.**About the Position** 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 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 desirablePersonal 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 **oneyear** 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** – position description is available .**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 2026locations: Parkville, Victoria, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Today**WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusion**At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of. Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.**WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employment**where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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