In-Demand Postdoctoral position in Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $117,936 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
Lecturer in Radio Astronomy
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $132,533 - $157,381 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Leadership
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dynamical Systems and Stability Theory
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $113,634 - $125,896 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow
University of Sydney —Chippendale NSW
- $117,936 - $137,500 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
8d
Kidney Health Senior Research Fellow
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $162,347 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Supervising experience
1d
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Radiation Oncology
Northern Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $121,581.81 - $159,582.42 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- University
3d
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Spatial Omics and Statistical Data Science
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $113,634 - $125,896 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Research
Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow (Cognitive Science of Language)
University of Sydney —Camperdown NSW
- $117,936 - $142,475 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- University
12d
Single Cell Genomics Research Officer/Senior Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- Up to $128,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Parental leave
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Plant Functional Ecology and Urban Greening)
Macquarie University —Macquarie University NSW
- $112,550 - $127,138 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Research
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Senior Research Officer
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research —Sydney NSW
- $124,300 - $131,900 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Parental leave

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry

University of Sydney -
Camperdown NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$117,936 a year

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Research
Workday

Full Job Description

Full time, 1 year fixed term opportunity. Located at the School of Chemistry on the Camperdown Campus
Opportunity to contribute to research in Drug Discovery
Base Salary, Level A Step 6 $117,936 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The School of Chemistry is one of Australia's main centres for chemical research and education. We have access to a comprehensive range of modern research and teaching facilities. The School attracts outstanding undergraduate students, including large numbers of talented students, from all over Australia and has a large cohort of postgraduate research students and offers a vibrant and world class research environment.

The School is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry with the primary responsibility of working on projects selected by MedChem Australia.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

undertake research in lead candidate optimization
publish research papers
demonstrate research excellence
assist with grant writing and publishing original work
support teaching activities and the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney is a leading Chemistry department in the country, with outstanding staff and students undertaking world-leading teaching and research. Our more than 30 academic staff, 100 research staff, and 100 research students conduct research across the full spectrum of pure an applied chemistry. With the support of 30+ professional, technical and administrative staff, the School of

Chemistry administers and delivers undergraduate teaching for about 2500 students. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace by improving equity, access and opportunity, and we are continuously working to identify and remove biases and barriers in an effort to make our workplace open, supportive and safe for everyone.

Our research excellence is recognised by numerous prizes and awards to individual staff members and the award of over $7 million in research funding each year. Our staff are also recognised for their outstanding commitment to teaching excellence.

Click here to learn more about School of Chemistry .

This position is lab‑based and requires onsite work at the Camperdown campus.

About you

a PhD (or near completion) in medicinal chemistry or organic chemistry, or a closely related discipline and equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
proven ability to conduct research/scholarly activities under limited supervision either independently or as a member of a team
experience in student supervision at the undergraduate and graduate level
published research as sole author or in collaboration
experience in research record keeping, preparation of research papers and presentation of seminars.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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 are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by 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.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected] .

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Click to view the Position Description for this role.

Applications Close

Monday 07 September 2026 11:59 PM

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