"Academic Level A Postdoctoral Fellow"

Classification: Academic Level A
Salary package: $89,313 to $112,103 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term, (up to 18 months and 24 months)

The Positions
The first position is a fixed-term, 18-month appointment supporting an Australian Research Council Discovery Project grant that seeks to understand the interactions of bismuth-modified peptides and proteins with biological systems. The project will involve the design, modification and characterisation of biologically active peptides and proteins and the study of their interactions with cells.

The second position is a fixed-term, 24-month appointment supporting a National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas grant that seeks to develop broad-spectrum inhibitors for viral infectious diseases. The project will involve the identification and characterisation of new inhibitors and the study of their interactions with viral proteases.

The People
The successful applicants will undertake independent research in 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 with a track record of innovative research in peptide and protein chemistry. Applicants should demonstrate experience across peptide synthesis, protein expression, biochemical assays, phage display and cell culture.

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 medicinal chemistry.

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, Prof. Christoph Nitsche.

Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Closing date: Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11.55PM (AEDT)