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    Postdoctoral Researcher in Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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    Company Description

    The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

    Job Description

    Union: Non-Union
    Site: Krembil Research Institute
    Department: Medicinal Chemistry
    Reports to: Principal Investigator
    Work Model: On-Site
    Grade: V0:90
    Hours:
    Salary: $51,750 - $67,275 annually
    Shifts: Monday to Friday
    Status: Temporary Full-Time
    Closing Date: May 15, 2024

    Position Summary
    The Weaver Medicinal Chemistry Research Lab at the Krembil Research Institute is a multi-disciplinary research group consisting of computational and synthetic chemists, biochemists, molecular biologists, and behavioural neuroscientists. Our goal is to design and develop new therapeutic molecules for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease.

    As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry you will help design and synthesize new chemical entity small molecules as putative drug platforms. You will work closely with our computational chemists and biologists.

    Duties

  • Conduct multi-step synthesis of small molecules using state of the art synthetic chemistry techniques
  • Maintain lab book and data records
  • Assist in preparation of grant applications, and publications
  • Assist and supervise undergraduate and graduate students as required
  • Follow all safety protocols
  • Follows process for ordering, receiving and maintaining lab supplies
  • Updates and uses chemical inventory as required
  • Qualifications

  • in synthetic organic chemistry or synthetic medicinal chemistry obtained within the past 5 years
  • Significant experience and expertise in synthetic organic chemistry
  • Solid documentation and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate with scientists from other disciplines integrating data from non-chemistry sources
  • Must be able to work in a large, diverse research group
  • Additional Information

    Why join UHN?

    In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
  • Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

    All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

    UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

    Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

    All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

    UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

    We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.



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