Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow, Target Identification and Mechanistic Biology for Antimalarial Drug Discovery

Job title: Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow, Target Identification and Mechanistic Biology for Antimalarial Drug Discovery

About the Role Novartis is seeking a Discovery Postdoctoral Fellow in Target Identification and Mechanistic Biology for Antimalarial Drug Discovery. This early-career role contributes to projects aimed at uncovering novel drug targets and elucidating mechanisms to advance antimalarial research.

What You'll Do

• Perform target identification and mechanistic biology studies to support antimalarial drug discovery programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across biology, chemistry, and data science to drive project milestones.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments; analyze data; and communicate findings to team members and leadership.
• Present results at internal meetings and contribute to manuscript preparation.

What We're Looking For

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology) with hands-on experience in target identification and mechanistic studies.
• Strong experimental skills, data interpretation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.