PhD Position (65%) in Pharmaceutical/Food Chemistry: The Chair for Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry (Decker Lab) at the Institute for Pharmacy and Food Chemistry, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU), Germany, invites applications for a funded PhD position. This role is part of a cutting-edge photo-pharmacological project supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG), offering an international research environment and potential for collaboration abroad.
🎓 PhD Position (65%) in Pharmaceutical / Food Chemistry at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany
📌 Designation:
PhD Student (Part-time, 65%)
🧪 Research Area:
Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Medicinal Chemistry / Food Chemistry
Photo-Pharmacology and Development of Chemical Probes
🌍 Location:
Institute for Pharmacy and Food Chemistry,
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU),
Am Hubland, D – 97074 Würzburg, Germany
✅ Eligibility / Qualification:
Applicants should:
- Have a strong background in organic chemistry (both theory and lab work)
- Show a keen interest in chemical biology and life sciences
- Demonstrate self-motivation, independence, and interdisciplinary commitment
- Possess good English language skills
- Be interested in developing or applying novel chemical probes to study biological processes
📝 Job Description:
- Conduct research on photo-pharmacological tools within an international team
- Present findings in international settings (e.g., conferences or partner labs)
- Potential for short-term research stay abroad with international collaborators
- Engage in scientific communication and collaboration across disciplines
📂 How to Apply:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A one-page motivation letter
- CV and degree certificates
- A letter of reference or contact email of a referee
📧 Application Submission:
Email your complete application to:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Decker
✉️ michael.decker@uni-wuerzburg.de
⏰ Last Date to Apply:
June 30th, 2025
🔔 Additional Information:
- Position funded under TV-L (Collective Agreement for the Public Service of German Federal States)
- JMU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women
- Severely disabled applicants will be given preference in case of equal qualifications
For more information, visit: 🌐 www.pharmazie.uni-wuerzburg.de
