PhD Position in Synthetic Chemistry: The Gulder Group, a member of Saarland University and the Helmholtz Institute of Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), invites applications for a fully funded PhD position within the Research Training Group Hydrogen Isotopes (RTG 2721), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Fully Funded PhD Position in Synthetic Chemistry and Electrochemistry
Designation
PhD Position
Research Area
Synthetic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Natural Product Synthesis, Medicinal Chemistry
Location
Saarland University, Germany, in collaboration with Leipzig University and the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf
Eligibility/Qualification
- A Master’s degree in Chemistry
- Strong background in synthetic chemistry
- Interest in electrochemistry and interdisciplinary research
- Enthusiasm for independent research and collaboration in a competitive, international team
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Work on establishing specific supramolecular H-bonding networks for late-stage, electrochemical deuteration of drug scaffolds.
- Utilize dynamic, supramolecular assemblies as steering tools.
- Engage with an interdisciplinary consortium of synthetic chemists, spectroscopists, and theoreticians.
- Contribute to exciting and challenging organic synthetic research projects within the RTG 2721.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted as a single PDF document in English and include:
- A letter of motivation
- CV
- Academic transcript of records
- Contact information of two references
Email your application to tanja.gulder@uni-saarland.de with the subject line “RTG 2721_Project 10”.
Last Date to Apply
20 January 2025
Project Start Date
1 February 2025 or as soon as possible
Contact Information
Prof. Dr. Tanja Gulder
Professorship for Organic Synthesis/Biomimetic Catalysis
Saarland University, Germany
Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Germany
Email: tanja.gulder@uni-saarland.de
Website: Gulder Group
Explore this opportunity to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team and contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of chemistry and drug development!
