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Jobs for chemists in New Zealand, including postdoc positions and PhD scholarships.

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PhD Scholarship - Synthesis of ambocidin and novel analogues

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PhD Scholarship - Synthesis of ambocidin and novel analogues

The Ferrier Research Institute is seeking a motivated PhD student to work on an exciting project at the interface of organic chemistry, peptide science, and antibiotic discovery, contributing to urgently needed new treatments. Enquiries can be sent to Dr Alison Daines

Junior-Mid Research Chemist

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Futurity Junior-Mid Research Chemist

Futurity Bio-Ventures Ltd is an NZ-based start-up company developing high-value renewable chemicals from lignin. Seeking a passionate, self-motivated, and detail-oriented junior-mid level research chemist to join the research and development team. This role is suited to chemistry graduates or professionals with laboratory experience who wish to contribute to collaborative, industry-driven research in a dynamic start-up environment. Enquiries can be sent to Jacob Kohn

Mid-Senior Research Chemist

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Futurity Mid-Senior Research Chemist

Futurity Bio-Ventures Ltd is an NZ-based start-up company developing high-value renewable chemicals from lignin. Seeking a passionate, self-motivated, and detail-oriented mid-senior-level research chemist to join the research and development team. This role is suited to chemistry professionals with managerial laboratory experience who wish to contribute to collaborative, industry-driven research in a dynamic start-up environment. Enquiries can be sent to Jacob Kohn

PhD scholarship: Marine allelochemicals as novel, sustainable, environmentally safe and selective herbicides

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19 January 2026

PhD scholarship: Marine allelochemicals as novel, sustainable, environmentally safe and selective herbicides

We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate to join our team at The University of Waikato, to commence between December 2025 and February 2026. The research will involve investigating the chemistry of already identified marine lead species for compounds that target the C4 photosynthetic pathway, with the goal to develop efficacious, selective and environmentally benign herbicides as a replacement for toxic and persistent products currently used. Expressions of interest should be sent to Professor Michele Prinsep.