Postdoc opportunity – Drug design: The Medical University of Vienna is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an innovative project focused on drug design and pharmacology. Current opioid-based analgesics, while effective, come with the severe side effects of addiction and respiratory depression, leading to the opioid epidemic. We aim to develop novel analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents targeting the κ-opioid receptor to address this issue. Come to Vienna and be part of a groundbreaking research endeavor in the development of circular peptide therapeutics.
Designation: Postdoc opportunity – Drug design and pharmacology
Research Area: Circular Peptide Therapeutics
Location: Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Background in biochemistry, pharmacology, or medicinal chemistry
- Strong written and spoken English skills
- A full CV, including the names of three referees
- A brief motivation letter
- First author publication in a reputable journal (preferred)
Job Description: As a postdoctoral researcher at the Grubertab, Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, you will:
- Engage in peptide chemistry, peptidomics, receptor signaling, and preclinical expertise to design and develop novel peptide-based drug candidates targeting the κ-opioid receptor and other G protein-coupled receptors.
- Focus on the synthesis of cysteine-stabilized circular peptides using a molecular grafting approach.
- Conduct chemical synthesis of peptides, structural analysis, in vitro receptor pharmacology, peptide biodistribution, and in vivo proof-of-concept studies in relevant animal models.
- Collaborate with international researchers and join a group with work featured in highly-cited papers in top-quality peer-reviewed journals.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit their applications to christian.w.gruber@meduniwien.ac.at, including the following:
- A full CV with the names of three referees
- A brief motivation letter
- Pre-interviews will be conducted via video call.
Last Date for Apply: Until suitable candidate(s) have been identified
Additional Information: For further information about this opportunity, please visit http://wkw.meduniwien.ac.at/pharmakologie/ms/ or follow us on Twitter: @peptide.drugs.
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