Postdoctoral Training Fellow - In Silico Medicinal Chemistry

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Location:

Sutton

Position:

In Silico Medicinal Chemistry

Salary Details:

£45,600 -£55,00 pa

Contract:

Fixed term

Contract Length:

Not Specified

Advertising End Date:

12 Sep 2025

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Postdoctoral Training Fellow - In Silico Medicinal Chemistry

Key Information

Salary: Dependent on relevant Postdoctoral experience.

This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term (2 years)

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Sutton, UK

Closing Date: 12-September-2025

Job Details

Under the guidance of Dr. Andrea Scarpino, we are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Training Fellow to join the In Silico Medicinal Chemistry group within the Division of Cancer Therapeutics. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and accelerating drug discovery projects by applying innovative computational chemistry methods. Group members work in close collaboration with in-house experts in chemistry, biology, biological assays, structural chemistry, structural biology, DMPK and bioinformatics on projects at all stages of drug discovery, from early target validation and chemical hit finding, through to lead optimisation and candidate selection.

About you

The successful candidate must have a PhD in computational chemistry or a related field as well as a wide-ranging knowledge and experience in the use of computational chemistry methods.
Candidates who are nearing completion of their PhD may apply, but confirmation on awarded PhD is required within 6 months of employment.

The ICR has a workforce agreement stating that Postdoctoral Training Fellows can only be employed for up to 7 years as PDTF at the ICR, providing total postdoctoral experience (including previous employment at this level elsewhere) does not exceed 7 years.

For general information on Postdocs at The ICR, more information can be found here.

Department/Directorate Information:

This position will be within the Division of Cancer Therapeutics in Sutton. The Division of Cancer Therapeutics hosts collaborative research across the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery, the Centre for Protein Degradation, and the Centre for Target Validation.

What we offer

A dynamic and supportive research environment
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
Competitive salary and pension

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion on the role, please contact Dr. Andrea Scarpino via email at [email protected]

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

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