The University of Cape Town (UCT) is offering postdoctoral fellowships in medicinal chemistry. These fellowships are funded by the Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D), which is a consortium of researchers from UCT and other institutions.
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Medicinal Chemistry
The research focus of the fellowships will be on synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. Fellows will learn to use and apply data from drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) and biological studies to design and synthesize potential drug leads for malaria and other infectious diseases.
Eligibility
- PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry within the past 5 years
- Experience in multi-step organic synthesis and synthetic methodologies
- Willingness to comply with UCT’s policies for postdoctoral fellows
Conditions of Award
- Fellowships are only available to individuals who have received their PhD within the past 5 years
- Applicants cannot have previously held full-time permanent professional or academic posts
- Applicants must be in Cape Town at UCT for the duration of the fellowship
- No benefits or allowances are included in the value of the fellowship
Value of the Fellowship
R350 000-R385 000 (depending on funding, seniority, and experience)
Period of Postdoctoral Fellowships in Medicinal Chemistry
One year, renewable for up to two further years
Application Process
To apply, please email the following documents to Dr Grant Boyle ([email protected]) in a single PDF file:
- A 1-page letter of application (stating areas of expertise, research interests, and experience)
- A CV containing a list of publications, a summary of research work, and the names and contact details of two academic references
- Copies of academic transcripts
The closing date for applications is May 17, 2024.
For more information, please visit the H3D website: http://www.h3d.uct.ac.za
This is a great opportunity for recent PhD graduates to gain experience in drug discovery and development. If you are interested in this fellowship, I encourage you to apply.
