Postdoctoral Position in Inorganic Clusters: The Montenegro Lab, led by Dr. Javier Montenegro, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Position in Inorganic Clusters Synthesis for Membrane Carriers. This opportunity involves contributing to a multidisciplinary team in the development of a groundbreaking research field related to the preparation of metal boron clusters for applications as membrane carriers, particularly in chaotropic membrane transport.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Inorganic Clusters Synthesis, Chaotropic Membrane Transport, Metal and Boron Clusters
Location: Montenegro Lab, [University/Institution Name], [Location]
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Inorganic Chemistry with a focus on metal cluster synthesis
- Motivated candidates with initiative, creativity, and team-working ability
- Experience in organic synthesis and/or supramolecular chemistry (preferred)
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Good communication skills
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Position in Inorganic Clusters Synthesis for Membrane Carriers
- Synthesis of new boron and other metal clusters
- Connection of synthesized clusters to various organic molecules (e.g., fluorescent probes, antimicrobials)
- Intracellular delivery of molecules by chaotropic transport
- Contribution to exploring properties and mechanisms of chaotropic membrane transport
- Advancing the use of new boron clusters for therapeutic delivery
References:
- Boron clusters as broadband membrane carriers. Nature 2022, 603, 637–642.
- Synthetic materials at the forefront of gene delivery, Nat. Rev. Chem. 2018, 2, 258-277.
- Peptide/Cas9 Nano-structures for Ribonucleoprotein Cell Membrane Transport and Gene Edition. Chem. Sci. 2017, 8, 7923-7931.
Starting Date and Term:
- Starting from January 2024 (flexible)
- 1-year contract with a possible 1 + 1 extension (3 years total)
How to Apply:
- Send applications directly to Patricia Lago Rama and Javier Montenegro with the subject “Postdoctoral Inorganic Clusters.”
- Include a CV (maximum 2 pages), a complete list of publications, and the names and email addresses of two contact persons.
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