Post-DOC Researcher
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Postdoctoral researcher for the development of binders against nuclear receptors and the evaluation of their properties.
Required: PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and expertise in assay development.
The role involves building a new medicinal chemistry line within a collaborative research team.
Description
The research group is starting a new supplementary line in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery and is seeking a driven postdoctoral researcher to help build it from the ground up within a collegial, supportive, and scientifically ambitious team.
Job requirements
- PhD in Medicinal Chemistry or a closely related field.
- Demonstrable expertise in developing assays.
- Willingness and interest to learn new techniques.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Desirable experience: previous work with nuclear receptors.
Tasks
- Developing binders targeting nuclear receptors.
- Evaluating the selectivity, physico-chemical properties, and metabolic stability of binders.
- Contribute to a consortium project funded by the European Union.
- Supervising bachelor and master students.
Working conditions
In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch universities, we offer additional terms and conditions of employment.
- Year-end bonus of 8,3% and a holiday allowance of 8%.
- Ample opportunities for personal and professional development.
- 1-year contract with extension options subject to financing.
- Possibility to work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or less free time, respectively (flexible work arrangement).
Description of the organization
The University of Groningen (UG) conducts interdisciplinary research and education, and collaborates with businesses, governments, and civil society organizations. The UG strives for an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working environment.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering provides education and research across a broad spectrum of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. The faculty collaborates closely with partners from industry, the medical world, and society.
You will be working at The Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy (GRIP), positioned within FSE and physically located in the University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG) of the Faculty of Medical Sciences. Pharmaceutical research within GRIP is multidisciplinary and bridges clinical and biomedical sciences with chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and physics, offering excellent opportunities for groundbreaking research.