The University of Queensland 
St Lucia, Australia Offer Summary
The University of Queensland seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry for a full-time, fixed-term position until December 2028. Based at the St Lucia Campus, this role focuses on drug discovery and development within the School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences. The successful candidate will develop a coherent research program, publish in high-quality outlets, contribute to funding applications, and supervise students. Essential qualifications include a PhD in organic or bio-organic chemistry with experience in hit-to-lead and lead optimization. Responsibilities encompass synthesizing small molecules, operating analytical equipment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The salary ranges from $85,372 to $113,659 plus 17% superannuation. Applicants must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia, as employer-sponsored visas are not available. Applications close on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
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Project Description
About This Opportunity
Join a world-class research environment and advance your career in medicinal chemistry, drug discovery and development. This is an exciting opportunity to build your research profile within a collaborative, high-performing team tackling real-world health challenges.
Key responsibilities will include:
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About You
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity or application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70549). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 24 November 2026.
