KOODAC Team Senior Lead Scientist

at  Springer Nature

KOODAC TEAM SENIOR LEAD SCIENTIST

Employer
Havas People
Location
Dundee City (GB)
Salary
Grade 8 (Spinal Point 37 -43) (£45,585- £54,395)
Closing date
3 May 2024
Discipline
Biomedicine, Chemistry, Clinical, Health Science
Job Type
Faculty Member, PhD Position, Professor
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
PhD
Sector
Academia
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CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• A Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, structural biology, drug discovery or a related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant experience in modern approaches to small-molecule drug discovery and development.
• Outstanding academic and/or industrial track record. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Capable of working in a diverse team, but able to plan and work independently.
• Exceptional time management, organisational and self-motivational skills.
• An open and collaborative approach to science.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Background in academic or industrial drug discovery along with demonstrated track record of project leadership and management roles are strongly desirable.
• Experience with studying of PROTACs and/or molecular glue degraders.
• Experience with drug discovery approaches to hit identification, development and lead optimization.
  The position is available immediately and for a fixed-term of 5 years. For further information about this role contact Professor Alessio Ciulli at a.ciulli@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about Group please visit the group’s Website.
  The Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation is part of a growing Life Sciences Innovation District, an ecosystem of organisations and people within the life sciences sector in Dundee driving innovation and local economic growth. Opened since January 2023, CeTPD is a first of its kind Centre leading a number of internationally significant projects in the burgeoning new area of translational chemical biology and targeted protein degradation. The goal of CeTPD is to innovate a next-generation of small-molecule technology platforms and modalities to advance chemical and biological insights and therapeutic targets related to human diseases. It aspires to achieve this by redefining new models of open collaboration with academic, industrial and venture partners, and by training and inspiring the next-generation of research scientists and leaders.
  The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for
  undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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