Postdoctoral position in Chemistry: DTU Chemistry 2031 views

Technical University of Denmark (DTU Chemistry) invites application for a  postdoctoral position.

Starting date: September 1, 2017

Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Design and execution of synthetic routes to analogues of lead compounds.
• Biological testing of candidates in biochemical and cellular assays.
• Project management, including activity planning, milestone management and communication with collaborators.
• Drafting manuscripts describing project results.
• Research with some teaching
• Guiding young researchers. It may also involve handling other assignments to a limited extent.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold PhD degree in chemistry with a strong theoretical and experimental background in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Applicant must demonstrate strong commitment to research; enthusiasm for working with research students and independence
• Applicant must possess good communication skills.
• Applicants must have a thorough interest in organic synthesis and the interpretation of data from biological screening.
• Applicant must have experience with tools for molecular modelling will be an advantage.

Selection criteria:

• Relevance of background experience.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and good communication skills.

Application:

• Submit online application as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. The file must include:
• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Diploma (MSc/PhD)
• List of publications