Postdoctoral Position in Drug Discovery Research, Specializing in Lead Optimization, University of Manitoba, Canada

Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow

Location:
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Apotex Centre, 750 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3E 0T5

Salary and Conditions:
Commensurate with experience

Position Description:
One full-time entry level postdoctoral fellow position is available to perform drug discovery research, specializing in lead optimization. We are investigating several classes of small-molecule organic compounds showing promising anticancer activity by studying the metabolic and pharmacokinetic profiles of the lead compounds, testing their analogs in the in-vitro cell culture and enzyme assays, performing activity evaluation using 3D-QSAR, and designing and synthesizing compounds with improved potency.

Eligibility Requirements:
Qualified candidates should have a PhD degree with strong expertise in organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry. Experience in HPLC, LCMS and/or cell culture techniques would be an asset.

Duration:
1-2 years, renewal is possible

Deadline:
Position is open until filled

Contact:
Send CV and contact information of 3 referees via email to: Dr. Lean Chee at: lean_chee[ at ]umanitoba.ca