Lecturer in Medicinal Chemistry

About the role

The School of Chemical Sciences at the University of Auckland is seeking a permanent Lecturer in Medicinal Chemistry. This full‑time position (40 hours per week) will focus on modern drug design, screening, and computational approaches, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and chemoinformatics.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medicinal chemistry.
• Lead research projects that apply AI, ML and chemoinformatics to drug discovery.
• Contribute to offshore teaching commitments, including travel to partner institutions.
• Publish high‑quality research and secure external funding.
• Engage with the School’s diverse community networks and support inclusive teaching.

Required profile

• PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential to become a world‑class researcher.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research environment.

Required skills

• Drug design
• Screening methodologies
• Computational methods
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Chemoinformatics

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $99,788 to $119,204 per year, dependent on experience.
• Access to world‑class research infrastructure and international collaborations.
• Supportive, diverse academic community with strong mentorship networks.