PhD student position in Organic Chemistry 1313 views

The department of Chemistry at Umeå University is recruiting a doctoral student to a research project within chemical biology. The applicant must have experience in organic chemistry research and be interested in the design and development of small drug-like molecules.

About the position:
  • The main aim of this project is to develop these molecules further in terms of their activity and selectivity but also to introduce chemical groups/features that make them more valuable as research tools in the aim to unravel the exact MTI mode of action.
  • The work mainly concerns synthetic organic chemistry.

Requirements:

  • Applicant must have admitted for studies at third-cycle level in chemistry and have completed a second-cycle level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits are at second-cycle level or have an equivalent education from abroad, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Candidate must have very good command of written and spoken English.
  • Experience in research related to synthetic organic chemistry, achieved through for example a diploma work in a research group or similar, is also a requirement.
  • Applicant with experience in the research related to synthetic organic chemistry connected to chemical biology or equivalent would have advantage.
  • Applicant must be enthusiastic, like experimental work, be precise, have good working ethics and moral, and be able to work both independent and in a group.

Application:

The application to be submitted online and must include the following:

  • CV
  • A personal letter describing scientific background and interests, previous research experience and why applicant is interested in the position
  • Verified copies of graduation degrees, or equivalent, including documentation of performed academic courses and obtained grades as well as other relevant certificates (e.g. English knowledge)
  • Name and contact information to at least two reference persons
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization Umeå University
Country Sweden
Fellowship Level Doctoral
Subject areas Organic chemistry
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 25 January 2019
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