Organisation/Company AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 4 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Classification: Academic Level A

Salary package: $91,546 - $114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: 2 x Full-time, Fixed Term, (up to 24 months)

Position Description and Selection Criteria:PD&PEWER;_Academic Level A_ Postdoctoral Fellow.pdf

The Malins group in the Research School of Chemistry are seeking up to two Postdoctoral Fellows in synthetic organic chemistry and peptide chemistry to support activities associated with the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Advanced Peptide and Protein Engineering (CAPE) and the Snow Fellowship Program.

The Positions

The first position is a fixed-term, up to 24‑month appointment supporting research in the Malins Lab associated with the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Advanced Peptide and Protein Engineering (CAPE) and focusing on the chemical synthesis of modified peptides and proteins. The role will involve the initiation and execution of collaborative projects with both academic and industry partners.

The second position is a fixed‑term, 24‑month appointment to support research initiatives in the Malins Lab associated with the Snow Fellowship Program on the development of novel peptide-based therapeutics. The role requires expertise in organic synthesis, peptide chemistry and chemical biology and will involve the synthesis of bioactive peptides, the examination of their chemical reactivity, and the optimisation of their drug-like properties.

The People





The successful applicants will undertake independent research in organic and medicinal chemistry with a view to publishing original and innovative results in refereed journals, presenting their work at seminars and conferences, and collaborating with other researchers. The successful applicants will hold a relevant PhD (or awarding of a PhD within six months of appointment commencement) with a track record of cutting-edge research in peptide chemistry. Applicants should demonstrate experience across organic chemistry and peptide synthesis, including compound purification and characterisation.

The School/Department

The Research School of Chemistry is a leading centre of chemistry research in Australia. Researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing chemistry issues, including challenges in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Science and Medicine (CoSM) encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Medical Research, Medicine and Psychology, and Physics. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities.

For further information please contact, Professor Lara Malins, ARC Future Fellow, T: E: .

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on .

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) Country Australia City Canberra, ACT, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Postal Code Canberra

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