Postdoc Opportunity — Drug Design: Join our team at the GruberLab in Vienna to explore the development of novel circular peptide therapeutics targeting the x-opioid receptor, aiming to address the limitations of current opioid-based analgesics and combat the opioid epidemic.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Drug Design and Pharmacology
Location: The GruberLab @ the Center for Physiology and Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification: We are looking for biochemists, pharmacologists, or medicinal chemists with strong skills in written and spoken English. Applicants should have at least one first author publication in a reputable journal.
Job Description: The selected candidate(s) will be part of a unique and innovative research project focusing on peptide-based drug development for the x-opioid receptor and other G protein-coupled receptors. This project involves the synthesis of cysteine-stabilized circular peptides using a molecular grafting approach, structural analysis, in vitro receptor pharmacology, peptide biodistribution, and in vivo proof of concept studies in relevant animal models. The GruberLab collaborates with renowned institutions in Australia and the USA.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents to christian.w.gruber@meduniwien.ac.at:
- Full CV, including the names of 3 referees
- A very brief motivation letter Pre-interviews will be conducted via video call.
Last Date for Apply: The call opens on 10th October 2023 and will remain open until suitable candidate(s) have been identified. Apply promptly to join our dynamic and international research team at the forefront of drug design and pharmacology. Vienna, with its exceptional quality of life, awaits you.
