Postdoctoral Researcher Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Krembil Discovery Tower
Department: Krembil Brain Institute
Reports to: Senior Scientist
Salary Range: $54902 to $62500 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Full-time
Closing Date: March 2 2026

Position Summary
The Weaver Medicinal Chemistry Research Lab at the Krembil Research Institute is a multi-disciplinary research group consisting of computational and synthetic chemists biochemists molecular biologists and behavioural neuroscientists. Our goal is to design and develop new therapeutic molecules for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimers Disease.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry you will help design and synthesize new chemical entity small molecules as putative drug platforms. You will work closely with our computational chemists and biologists.

Duties

• Conduct multi-step synthesis of small molecules using state of the art synthetic chemistry techniques
• Maintain lab book and data records
• Assist in preparation of grant applications and publications
• Assist and supervise undergraduate and graduate students as required
• Follow all safety protocols
• Follow process for ordering receiving and maintaining lab supplies
• Update and use chemical inventory as required

Qualifications :

• PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or synthetic medicinal chemistry obtained within the previous 5 years
• Significant experience and expertise in synthetic organic chemistry
• Solid documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with scientists from other disciplines integrating data from non-chemistry sources
• Must be able to work in a large diverse research group

Additional Information :

Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract

Key Skills
Intelligence Community Experience,Python,Spss,Microsoft Word,R,Regression Analysis,Windows,Stata,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Data Modeling,Writing Skills
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1