Description:
Ph. D. student position in Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry
Ph. D. student: A Ph. D. position with full-stipend funded by a grant from the National Centre of Science (Poland; SONATA program) coordinated by Dr inż. Błażej Wojtczak, is available from October 2018 in The Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry at the Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw.
The Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry lead by prof. Jacek Jemielity at the Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw seeks to fill a Ph. D. student position to synthetize trimethylcap analogs modified with fluorescent molecular rotors as a part of ongoing interdisciplinary research project on nuclear import studies.
Job duties:
The position will involve design, synthesis and studying properties of novel nucleotide analogs and development of new synthetic methods for the preparation of nucleotide analogs. The project will involve synthesis of molecular rotors, TMG cap analogues modified with molecular rotors, TMG capped oligonucleotide conjugates, and studies on degradation and interactions with proteins.
Requirements:
We seek motivated candidates with a MSc degree in (bioorganic) chemistry or related field, fluent English and a strong interest in chemistry of nucleotides and oligonucleotides. The successful candidate should have experience in organic synthesis and bioorganic/medicinal chemistry, knowledge of methods for compound purification and spectroscopic characterization. Skills in enzymatic assays, studying protein-ligand interaction by biophysical methods, and experience in biochemistry will also be appreciated.
Employment conditions:
- stipend/scholarship
- total gross scholarship per month: 4500 PLN
- employment period: 31 months with possibility of renewal
Required documents:
- CV including a description of prior research experience
- cover letter
- a transcript of record from undergraduate studies
- contact details (phone numbers and e-mails) for the persons that can provide recommendations
- a list of publications and conference presentations
How to apply information
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to Błażej Wojtczak and Jacek Jemielity (blazej.wojtczak@cent.uw.edu.pl, j.jemielity@cent.uw.edu.pl,) no later than 15th of July 2018 at 12:00 (GMT+1) with the term “Ph. D. student position SONATA” as email’s topic.
Following an initial screening of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted by e-mail for further recruitment steps. after successful recruitment, the candidate will have to obtain the status of PhD student at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Warsaw.
The offers will be accepted until the laureate is announced. In the case of not signing the contract by the candidate, due to the resignation, we reserve the rights to choose the next candidate from the ranking list. We reserve the rights to invite the selected candidates only.
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Deadline: 15/07/2018
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Tags: nucleotides, oligonucleotides, organic synthesis,
