Associate researcher within organic chemistry and immunology

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The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focuses on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and in the environment. We address important societal issues such as antibiotic resistance, cancer, brain diseases, environmental problems and climate change. In this way, we contribute to achieving the UN's global goals for sustainable development in the areas of good health and well-being, sustainable energy for all, sustainable cities and communities, and combating climate change. The department is an international environment with interdisciplinary collaborations in both research and education, and contributes strongly to the University of Gothenburg's top ranking in life science.

Bioresponsive antibody-targeted drug conjugates can ensure the delivery of highly active drug components in a selective and spatial manner. This can reduce side effects of drugs or enable the systemic treatment with drugs which administered on their own would lead to systemic toxicities. In this project, we aim to develop antibody-targeted antimicrobial drug conjugates for the treatment infections with multi-resistant bacteria.

Duties 

You will perform chemical synthesis, biochemical and biological analyses. You must document research results, maintain the research equipment and contribute to the production of scientific publications. The position includes the implementation of interdisciplinary research projects in the interplay between de-novo synthesis of natural product-derived immunomodulators, synthesis and evaluation of bioresponsive linkers, bioconjugation to antibodies, analysis and characterization of final conjugates and immunological evaluation in collaboration with partners.

Qualifications 

Required education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities

Eligible to be employed as a Biträndande forskar is someone who has a Swedish master degree or has a foreign degree that is deemed to correspond to a master degree.

To qualify for this position, the applicant should hold a Master degree in a relevant subject in the area of chemistry, medicinal chemistry or chemical biology.

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated and versatile candidate with a special interest in natural product chemistry, bioresponsive molecules and immunology. Experience in organic synthesis, solid phase supported peptide synthesis and conduction of enzyme assays is required. Excellent chemistry knowledge and hands-on laboratory skills and good biology knowledge is required to be able to successfully collaborate with biologists in the project.

The candidate should be able to work both independently as well as in a group and have good knowledge (written and spoken) in English. The person has to be well structured and organized as large data sets will be analyzed, responsible and have good communications and collaborative skills.

Merit education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities

German is an asset as the project will be conducted in close collaboration with the German partners.

Employment 

The employment is a time-limited position for 6 months on fulltime (100%) placed at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Starting in September 2024

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact  Philipp Klahn, e-mail: Philipp.klahn@gu.se

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

Application 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

 The application shall include:
- Cover letter

- CV

- master certificate and transcript of records

- description of research experience in relevant areas

- additional merits

Applications must be received by: 2024-07-09

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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