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Postdoctoral Researcher in Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at University Health Network
Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry
Company: University Health Network
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Science, Research/Development
Company Description The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of
Education
. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and
education
.
With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a
purpose
of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union:
Non-Union Site:
Krembil Research Institute Department:
Medicinal Chemistry
Reports to:
Principal Investigator Work Model:
On-Site Grade: V0:90
Hours:
Salary: $51,750 – $67,275 annually
Shifts:
Monday to Friday Status:
Temporary Full-Time Closing Date:
May 15, 2024
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 Alzheimer’s 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
Follows process for ordering, receiving and maintaining lab supplies Updates and uses chemical inventory as required Qualifications in synthetic organic chemistry or synthetic medicinal chemistry obtained within the past 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 petitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible
work environment
Opportunities for development a…
