Two PhD studentship are available in the field of synthetic medicinal chemistry at University Sains Malaysia, the premier research university in Malaysia. The successful candidates will investigate and explore novel methodologies that would eventually be used in the construction of bioactive analogues targeting certain diseases. Some parts of the work will involve testing the synthesised compounds in vitro or in vivo. Where relevant, the successful candidates will perform some work on molecular modelling. Most of the project will be based at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Only graduates with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent for their M. Sc. (Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Chemical Biology) are invited to apply. They should be able to work independently, show high levels of commitment and motivation during the course of this studentship. Preference will be given to those with some experience in synthetic chemistry.

Overseas candidates are required to demonstrate a good command of English by submitting your TOEFL (minimum 550) or IELTS (minimum 6.0) results.

Further details regarding admission requirements, fellowship, cost of living in Malaysia etc should be directed to the Institute of Graduate Studies (www.ips.usm.my).

For the candidates who fulfill the above requirements, please email a cover letter along with your CV, scanned academic transcripts and two referee letters to Dr Aisyah Saad, telephone: 006 04 653 4094, or email: .

Only successful candidates will be notified by email.
The deadline for application is 31 August, 2009.

Web: http://www.pha.usm.my/pharmacy/Aisyah2008.pdf