PhD Scholarship in Organic Chemistry: The Laboratory of Glycochemistry and Agroresources of Amiens (LG2A) at the University of Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV) is offering a fully-funded PhD position in organic chemistry. This 36-month position, funded by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (MENRT), will focus on the synthesis of new Toll-Like Receptor (TLR) modulators to regulate inflammation and neuroinflammation, with a specific emphasis on TLR4. The PhD project will commence in September 2024.
Scholarship Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | PhD Student |
| Research Area | Organic Chemistry |
| Location | LG2A UPJV, Picardie, France |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master 2 in Organic Chemistry; strong background in organic synthesis, bibliographic research (Reaxys), multi-step synthesis of sugars, purification, and characterization of new compounds. Excellent academic records required. |
| Job Description | Synthesis of new oligosaccharides with structural and functional diversity; completion of a compounds library for SAR study; molecular modeling study; evaluation of interactions with inflammation receptors. |
| How to Apply | Submit CV, motivation letter, transcripts of BSc and MSc records, and references to sylvestre.toumieux@u-picardie.fr and jose.kovensky@u-picardie.fr |
| Last Date to Apply | Until position filled |
Designation
PhD Student
Research Area
Organic Chemistry
Location
Laboratory of Glycochemistry and Agroresources of Amiens (LG2A), UPJV, Picardie, France
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master 2 specialized in organic chemistry.
- Strong background in organic synthesis, bibliographic research (Reaxys), multi-step synthesis of sugars, purification, and characterization of new compounds.
- Excellent academic records (top rankings in bachelor’s and master’s degrees).
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and capable of presenting research and proposing future work directions.
Job Description
The selected PhD candidate will:
- Synthesize new oligosaccharides with diverse structures and functions.
- Expand a library of compounds for Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) studies.
- Validate a molecular modeling study to determine key interactions between compounds and TLR4.
- Evaluate the interaction potential with receptors involved in inflammation.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit the following documents:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Transcripts of records for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
- References
Submit your application to:
Last Date to Apply
Until position filled; early submissions are encouraged.
For more information, contact:
- UFR des Sciences, 33 rue Saint-Leu, F-80039 Amiens Cedex, France
- Phone: 03 22 82 88 12
- Fax: 03 22 82 75 68
- Email: sylvestre.toumieux@u-picardie.fr
- Website: LG2A
Embark on a cutting-edge research journey in organic chemistry with LG2A and contribute to advancing treatments for inflammatory diseases!
