Postdoctoral Position in Organic Synthesis: The Montenegro Lab, led by Dr. Javier Montenegro, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Position in Organic Synthesis for Membrane Carriers. The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary team in the development of a completely new field of research involving the preparation of innovative molecules as membrane carriers. The project focuses on the synthesis of boron clusters with organic functional groups for application in chaotropic membrane transport.
- 🧪 Position Overview
- The Montenegro lab seeks a Postdoctoral associate in organic synthesis for membrane carriers.
- Focus on preparing new molecules as membrane carriers for a groundbreaking research field in chaotropic membrane transport.
- 🎓 Project Aim
- Project aims to develop organic functionalized boron clusters for use as chaotropic membrane transporters.
- Investigating properties and mechanisms of chaotropic membrane transport for potential applications in drug delivery.
- 📋 Description of Work
- Involvement in synthesizing boron clusters with organic functional groups (alkynes, amides, esters).
- Connecting these clusters to other molecules (e.g., fluorescent probes, antimicrobials) for intracellular delivery via chaotropic transport.
- 📜 Requirements
- Motivated candidates with a PhD in Organic Chemistry and expertise in multistep synthesis.
- Consideration given to experience in inorganic synthesis and/or supramolecular chemistry.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English required.
- 📚 References
- Boron clusters as broadband membrane carriers (Nature 2022, 603, 637–642).
- Synthetic materials in gene delivery (Nat. Rev. Chem. 2018, 2, 258-277).
- Peptide/Cas9 Nano-structures for Ribonucleoprotein Cell Membrane Transport and Gene Edition (Chem. Sci. 2017, 8, 7923-7931).
- 📅 Starting Date and Term
- Starting from January 2024 (flexible), 1-year contract with possible 1 + 1 (3 years total) extension.
- 📝 Applications
- Send applications to patricia.lago.rama@rai.usc.es and javier.montenegro@usc.es.
- Include CV (max 2 pages), list of publications, and contact information for two references.
- Indicate “Postdoctoral Organic Clusters” in the subject line.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Organic Synthesis, Chaotropic Membrane Transport, Boron Clusters
Location: Montenegro Lab, University of Santiago, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry with expertise in multistep synthesis
- Experience in inorganic synthesis and/or supramolecular chemistry (preferred)
- Initiative, creativity, and team-working ability
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Good communication skills
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Position in Organic Synthesis for Membrane Carriers
- Synthesis of boron clusters with organic functional groups (e.g., alkynes, amides, esters)
- Connection of synthesized clusters to other molecules (e.g., fluorescent probes, antimicrobials)
- In-depth involvement in the exploration of properties and mechanisms of chaotropic membrane transport
- Intracellular delivery of molecules by chaotropic transport
- Contribution to the advancement of boron clusters with potential applications in therapeutic delivery
References:
- Boron clusters as broadband membrane carriers. Nature 2022, 603, 637–642.
- Synthetic materials at the forefront of gene delivery, Nat. Rev. Chem. 2018, 2, 258-277.
- Peptide/Cas9 Nano-structures for Ribonucleoprotein Cell Membrane Transport and Gene Edition. Chem. Sci. 2017, 8, 7923-7931.
Starting Date and Term:
- Starting from January 2024 (flexible)
- 1-year contract with a possible 1 + 1 extension (3 years total)
How to Apply:
- Send applications to Patricia Lago Rama and Javier Montenegro with the subject “Postdoctoral Organic Clusters.”
- Include a CV (maximum 2 pages), a complete list of publications, and the names and email addresses of two contact persons.
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