PhD Position in Peptide Synthesis:The Department of Chemistry at the University of Zurich is offering a PhD position in Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis in collaboration with Novo Nordisk, Måløv, Denmark. The successful candidate will be involved in a four-year research collaboration focusing on the chemical synthesis and modification of peptides and proteins using flow chemistry and computational methods.
PhD Position in Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis (Industry Collaboration) at University of Zurich
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PhD Position in Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis (Industry Collaboration) at University of Zurich
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| Research Area | Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis, Flow Chemistry, Computational Chemistry |
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| Location | University of Zurich, Switzerland, with research visits to Novo Nordisk, Måløv, Denmark |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, expertise in programming (ideally Python), knowledge in peptide chemistry (SPPS) and synthetic organic chemistry is advantageous |
| Job Description | Design, synthesize, and modify amino acids for peptide synthesis using automated platforms, drive peptide characterization using analytical techniques, use computational methods to analyze and predict synthesis results |
| How to Apply | Submit a single PDF application including a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, summary of past research accomplishments, academic transcripts, and contact details of two referees |
| Last Date for Apply | November 15, 2024 |
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, synthesizing, and modifying amino acids for peptide synthesis using state-of-the-art automated platforms. Additionally, they will drive the characterization of chemically synthesized peptides using various analytical techniques and leverage computational methods to analyze and predict synthesis results in close collaboration with Novo Nordisk.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit a single PDF application before November 15, 2024, containing a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, a short summary of past research accomplishments, transcripts of academic records, and contact details of two referees (e.g. M.Sc. thesis supervisor).
Last Date for Apply:
November 15, 2024
