International Newton Fellowship Opportunity at University of East Anglia Area: Organic Chemistry, Medicinal chemistry, Bioactive marine natural products, Bioinspired synthesis, Pharmacy, Chemical biology, Structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies #medicinalchemistry #fellowshipsopportunity #chemicalbiology #bioinspiredsynthesis #fellowships #pharmacy #naturalproducts
Natural Products Chemist | Assistant Professor in Chemical Biology
For those interested in applying for the International Newton Fellowship, please ensure that you review all eligibility criteria carefully before proceeding with your application. https://lnkd.in/edqGAkHc #International Newton Fellowship in Synthetic Organic & Medicinal Chemistry #Location: Dr. El-Demerdash's Research Group, School of Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Pharmacology, University of East Anglia, UK #Research Focus: Bioinspired Synthesis of Bioactive Marine Natural Products -Small Molecule Synthesis #We are seeking a highly motivated and accomplished researcher with a proven track record in Synthetic Organic and Medicinal Chemistry to apply for the prestigious International Newton Fellowship in our research group. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research focused on marine-derived bioactive molecules, particularly targeting innovative therapeutic applications as potent anticancer/antiviral. #Key Responsibilities: Lead independent synthetic and medicinal chemistry research, driving the project from design to implementation. #Able to conduct and apply advanced computational chemistry studies, including molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations for fragment-based drug discovery and pharmocophore virtiual screening. #Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research environment, contributing to publications and conference presentations. #Essential Qualifications: PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related field. #Strong publication record in high-impact journals. #Expertise in complex organic synthesis, drug design, and bioactive compound development. #Proven experience in computational chemistry tools such as AutoDock, Schrödinger, or similar software. #Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment. #Desirable Skills: 1-Strong and hands-on experience in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry 2-Familiarity with structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. 3-Knowledge of modern analytical techniques (NMR, MS, HPLC). #Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. El-Demerdash directly with a cover letter, CV, and a summary of research experience and future aspirations. Please highlight how your expertise aligns with our group's research interests in synthetic organic, medicinal natural products chemistries and computational drug discovery. #Deadline for receiving CVs is 1st Januray 2025 via A.Eldemerdash@uea.ac.uk #We strongly encourage applications from international researchers passionate about leading innovative projects at the forefront of chemical biology and drug discovery.