Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemistry

This Job is based in Australia

Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemistry

Job no: 541814

Work type:
Full Time

Location:

Sydney, NSW

Categories:
Post Doctoral Research Associate

One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities

Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion

Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

• $113K - $121K plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 2 years with a possible extension for another 1 year
• Full-time (35 hours per week)

• Contribute independently or as a team member in collaborative research with a focus to enhance the quality of research outcomes in the discipline area.
• Conduct research (as per the norms of the discipline) and/or enable research teams to create scholarly output that is recognised by peers.
• Undertake specific research project/s under the guidance of a research leader and contribute to development of research activities.
• Support the dissemination of research outcomes through appropriate channels and outlets.
• Undertake discipline-appropriate research activities, e.g. surveys, literature reviews, data gathering and/or recording of results using appropriate research methods.
• Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as required.
• Assist with the supervision of research students in the research area where required.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.

(Selection Criteria)

• A PhD in organic chemistry or a related discipline, and/or relevant work experience in medicinal chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in medicinal or discovery chemistry, including the design and synthesis of compound libraries or analogue libraries.
• Ability to work creatively with diverse chemical scaffolds and synthetic strategies, rather than relying only on established or repetitive workflows.
• Proven commitment to proactively keeping up to date with discipline knowledge and developments.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake high quality academic research and conduct independent research with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Applications close:
August 27th, 2026

Applications close: 27 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.

Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Find Out More About Working At UNSW w.edu.au

Contact:
Vinh Nguyen

E: t.v.nguyen.au