Postdoctoral Researcher in Peptide Based Drug Discovery

• Full time, 2 years fixed term with potential extension. Located on the Camperdown Campus at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)

• Exciting opportunity to develop new approaches for pharmaceutical lead discovery using mRNA display

• Base Salary, level A $105,314 - $116,679 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in  Peptide Based Drug Discovery to conduct research focused on the development of a new class of bioactive molecules with the potential to have wide-reaching applications in fundamental research and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The research program is co-funded by the Australian Research Council and the Sydney- and US-based biotech company INSAMO and the successful candidate would work at the Camperdown campus of the University of Sydney.

Your key responsibilities would be to:

• work with the research groups of Prof. Joel Mackay and Prof. Richard Payne, alongside a postdoctoral peptide chemist, and jointly in collaboration with INSAMO use mRNA display to design and select candidate cyclic peptides from large libraries characterize the structure and biochemical activity of candidate peptides in the context of their protein targets assess the ability of these peptides to degrade their protein target in cell-based assays assist in the supervision of junior group members (e.g., PhD candidates and undergraduates)

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a PostdoctoralResearch Associate who has:

• A PhD (or near completion) in protein biochemistry, structural biology or a closely related discipline expertise in recombinant DNA technology (cloning, mutagenesis), protein expression and purification expertise in protein biophysics and structural biology, characterization of protein interactions.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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