Research Assistant (Medicinal Chemistry)

The Medicines Discovery Institute represents a major investment in translational science by Cardiff University. The goal of the Institute is to translate world-leading research on scientific understanding of disease mechanisms into innovative therapeutic approaches.  Our vision is to play a leading role in discovering new medicines in areas of high unmet need, with a particular emphasis on, but not exclusive to, neuroscience and mental health.  We have a vibrant community of researchers across both academic and biotech sectors engaged in major research programmes which build off the unique strengths of Cardiff University and work collaboratively with other universities and companies across Wales and internationally.

In addition to a number of drug discovery projects running at Cardiff University, funded principally by the Wellcome Trust and the MRC, we have an established drug discovery group who establish a pipeline of new projects.  Our team translate exciting new discoveries in neuroscience, mental health and cancer into potential new medicines for onward development through both academic and commercial routes.

The successful candidate will have a first degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or equivalent industrial experience, knowledge of research methods and techniques within Synthetic Chemistry and proven ability to synthesise, purify and characterise molecules and develop new synthetic routes and techniques
 
The post will be based at Cardiff University and will be part of a multi-disciplinary drug discovery team.  For informal inquiries, please contact medicinesdiscovery@cardiff.ac.uk

This position is full-time, fixed-term until 31st August 2023.
 
Salary: £28,762 - £33,314 per annum (Grade 5). Please note that it is not expected that we will appoint above grade 5.24, currently £28,331 per annum.

Closing date: Sunday, 26 February 2023

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

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