Medicinal Chemistry Workshop for Outstanding PhD Students and Postdocs
Would you like to learn about the fundamental aspects of medicinal chemistry and how this core scientific discipline lies at the heart of our research activities? Find out more below!
Background
Sygnature Discovery is the UK’s largest independent provider of integrated drug discovery resource and expertise. Drawing on the experience of over 600 highly qualified scientists, Sygnature plays a leading role in conducting pharmaceutical research into areas of unmet medical need on behalf of our clients. Our Global Medicinal Chemistry department is at the forefront of our scientific research, driving our drug discovery projects forwards through innovative target design and synthesis, and we are always on the lookout for high calibre recruits at all levels.
About the Workshop
At Sygnature Discovery, our success is built on the scientific excellence of our people. To inspire and support the next generation of drug discovery scientists, we are pleased to invite final year synthetic organic/medicinal chemistry PhD and postdoc chemists to apply to take part in a one-day medicinal chemistry course at our site in Nottingham City Centre. During this interactive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about fundamental aspects of medicinal chemistry, and how this core scientific discipline lies at the heart of Sygnature’s research activities. The course will consist of several seminars delivered by experienced medicinal chemists together with interactive workshops to discuss and develop key themes introduced during the talks.
The workshop will be held at BioCity, Nottingham on 16th October 2025. Applications are now open.
Application Process
To submit your application, please apply directly through our website and include the following in your submission:
- Covering letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Two-page research summary of your PhD project and/or postdoc research
The closing date for applications is Friday 29th August 2025.
Applicants may be eligible to claim a small amount of expenses to support with travel to the workshop. As such, the workshop is primarily intended for students currently studying at UK institutions.
For further information about the workshop, or careers at Sygnature, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@sygnaturediscovery.com.
- Department
- Chemistry
- Locations
- Nottingham
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About Sygnature Discovery
Sygnature Discovery is a world-leading integrated drug discovery Contract Research Organisation based in the UK and Canada with its headquarters in Nottingham and additional facilities in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec City. Its staff of over 1,000, which includes 900 scientists, partners with global pharma, biotech and NFP organisations.
Since 2004, Sygnature Discovery has delivered over 56 novel pre-clinical and 35 clinical compounds, with its scientists named on over 225 patents. Therapeutic areas of expertise include oncology, inflammation and immunology, neuroscience, metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and more.
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