Postdoctoral Research Associate in AMR Drug Discovery

Job Specification

Postdoctoral Research Associate in AMR Drug Discovery

Pharmacology & Therapeutics

118134

39,906 - 43,482 pa

03-Nov-2026 23:30

Hours of work: Full-time

Tenure: Fixed term for 12 months, with possible extension for a further 12 months.

We work at the interface of medicinal chemistry, microbiology and antimicrobial drug discovery. We are seeking an experienced medicinal chemist or antimicrobial drug discovery scientist to contribute to a multidisciplinary programme developing novel antibacterial agents. You will support the design, synthesis, characterisation and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds. You should have a PhD in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, peptide chemistry, antimicrobial drug discovery or a related discipline, with strong practical experience in synthesis and characterisation. Experience of microbiology or antimicrobial assays is desirable.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.