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Senior Research Fellow

Westmead, New South Wales💼 Full-time💰 $162,347–$162,347🗓 2026-09-19 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead independent research in drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and therapeutic development, specifically focusing on short-chain fatty acid chemistry and pro-drug development.

Role type

Senior Research Fellow (Academic Level C)

Builds

Novel therapeutic approaches for animal and human applications

Domain

Biomedical research / Medicinal Chemistry

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

Short-chain fatty acid chemistry, drug discovery, pro-drug development, securing competitive research funding, mentoring junior researchers, publishing high-quality research

Preferred skills

Established collaborative networks across academia and industry, translating research outcomes for commercialization

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct independent research in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry; Develop and advance research programs focused on short-chain fatty acid chemistry; Secure competitive research funding; Establish strategic collaborations with academic and industry partners; Mentor and guide junior researchers; Contribute to research governance and strategic initiatives; Support the translation and commercialization of research outcomes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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