Post Doctoral Fellow – Medicinal Chemistry

The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) is an innovative organization that focuses on bridging the gap between academic discoveries in the health sciences and the development of new medicines to treat human diseases. With operational facilities located on the campuses of the University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), and the BC Cancer Agency (BCCA), CDRD has established a novel drug development platform. By working closely with Canadian academic researchers and the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry, CDRD provides a collaborative framework through which drug development can become sustainable, cost-effective, and advantageous to society.

Summary

As a CDRD Post Doctoral Fellow, you will be a member of a research team providing critical expertise for progression of drugs from discovery through to commercialization. The position is for a two-year term.

Responsibilities

Working within and across the CDRD divisions, you will be a member of drug research and development projects requiring expertise from target validation, drug screening, organic synthesis, drug formulation and delivery, through to in vivo drug evaluation.

  • Performs multi-step organic synthesis in support of CDRD projects.
  • Under direction of Deputy Heads, you will assist CDRD Investigators from affiliated institutions with completing proof of concept packages for selected drug research projects.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

 Qualifications and Experience

  • Recent completion, or completion within the next 6 months, of a PhD in chemistry, an emphasis on organic synthesis preferred.
  • Experience in multi-step organic synthesis.
  • Preferred candidates will be flexible, with a determination to further their skills in multiple areas.
  • Willingness to contribute to, and work in, a team environment is required.
  • A good publication record and expertise in an area of drug research.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@cdrd.ca. Refer to PDF-MedChem in the subject line.

We thank all interested applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants short-listed will be contacted for an interview.