Under the leadership of Dr Amin Mirza, we are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Scientific Officer to join our cutting-edge Structural Chemistry Facility, a hub of innovation driving the discovery of new anticancer drugs.
In this exciting role, you will:
Make an impact by contributing your expertise in structural characterisation and physicochemical property analysis of novel compounds.
Collaborate at the forefront of science, working closely with medicinal chemists and biologists to advance drug discovery.
Take ownership of mission-critical analytical equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Empower others, providing support and guiding colleagues through training and knowledge sharing, enabling effective use of advanced spectroscopic techniques.
Innovate and lead by developing new methodologies to tackle complex scientific challenges and advance our understanding of cancer therapeutics.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing research in a highly collaborative environment, where your expertise will directly influence the development of next-generation cancer treatments.
About you
The ideal candidate will have an accredited degree in chemistry or biochemical sciences with a solid foundation in analytical techniques. Experience with liquid chromatography is highly desirable, and knowledge of mass spectrometry and NMR theory will be beneficial.
We welcome applicants who are analytical, collaborative, and committed to applying advanced techniques to support innovative drug discovery.
Department/Directorate Information
The Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery, part of the Division of Cancer Therapeutics, is a world-leading
multidisciplinary 'bench to bedside' research centre. With over 100 scientists working together, we are dedicated to discovering and developing innovative cancer therapeutics that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives.
Our mission is clear: to identify high-quality drug candidates for validated biological targets and progress them into clinical trials. To achieve this, we bring together all the scientific disciplines required for success. Our biologists collaborate closely with world-class chemists and drug metabolism experts, focusing on innovative molecular targets emerging from cutting-edge genomics and cell biology research.
This is an exciting and fast-moving area of research, offering you the chance to work in a collaborative, inclusive environment, using state-of-the-art technologies and equipment to address some of the most significant challenges in oncology.
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 regarding the role, please contact Amin Mirza via email on [email protected]
Due to the high volumes of applications that we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date, once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise that you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment.