Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry to join a growing research program in collaboration with KAUST (KSA) focused on targeted drug delivery systems for potent epigenetic inhibitors, with applications in human cancers and neurological diseases. The position is centered on the design, synthesis, and optimization of small molecules within a multidisciplinary and multi‑PI drug discovery environment encompassing synthesis, computer‑aided drug design, biophysical assay development, and cellular studies. The successful candidate will play a central role in establishing the synthetic and medicinal chemistry capabilities of a newly formed research group, and help shape the direction, culture, and research output of the laboratory. The candidate is expected to drive the synthetic arm of the group and contribute to complex synthetic challenges with independence, productivity, and creativity. ...