Postdoctoral Fellowship in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology

UNIVERSITE D'ORLEANS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research university in France seeks a postdoctoral researcher in medicinal chemistry for a 12-month project. The successful candidate will develop synthesis methodologies for fluorescent probes and optimize their structures. Candidates should hold a PhD in organic synthesis or medicinal chemistry, possess strong skills in organic chemistry, and ideally have knowledge of chemical biology. The position is set to begin in March 2026, with applications accepted until January 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in organic and/or therapeutic chemistry.
• Knowledge of chemical biology is an advantage.
• Successful postdoctoral experience abroad is appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Develop synthesis methodologies for fluorescent probes.
• Characterize and qualify synthesized products.
• Measure biological activities of products with partners.

Connaissances

Organic chemistry

Medicinal chemistry

Heterocyclic chemistry

Chemical biology

Project management

Formation

PhD in organic synthesis

PhD in medicinal chemistry

Description du poste

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITE D'ORLEANS Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 16 Jan 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37h30 Offer Starting Date 2 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Presentation of the project:

In collaboration with Starlight and Wepredic, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher for a period of 12 months to participate in medicinal chemistry work, specifically designing and optimizing the structure of fluorescent probes or protacs dedicated to a given biological target, a topic related to the field of chemical biology.

Presentation of the Service / laboratory:

This work will be carried out at the Institute of Organic and Analytical Chemistry at the University of Orleans (UMR7311).
The ICOA is a laboratory whose activities focus on the design, analysis, and modeling of molecules for therapeutic purposes. Our group's synthesis missions focus on exploring chemical space, creating bioactive compounds for medicinal chemistry, medical imaging probes, and tools for chemical biology.
The work will be supervised by the team leaders specializing in heterocyclic and therapeutic synthesis referred to in the announcement.
Website: http://www.icoa.fr/fr/

Presentation of the missions:

The work proposed to the successful candidate will be based on developing synthesis methodologies and then modulating these methods to achieve the expected probes. The person will carry out the synthesis, characterization, and qualification of the products, whose biological activities will be measured by our partners.

Présentation of the profile:

Candidates with a PhD in organic synthesis or medicinal chemistry will have strong skills in organic and/or therapeutic chemistry.
Knowledge of chemical biology would be an advantage. Successful postdoctoral experience abroad will be particularly appreciated.

Skills in heterocyclic organic chemistry, chemical biology, and/or medicinal chemistry, successful past experience, work related to the project, ability to manage research projects

Specific Requirements

Candidates with a PhD in organic synthesis or medicinal chemistry will have strong skills in organic and/or therapeutic chemistry.

Additional Information

Selection process

Please note that selection and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis as soon as the position is posted. The contract is scheduled to begin in March 2026. Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2026. An interview will be scheduled. For those who live far away, the interview may be conducted by videoconference.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institut de Chimie Organique et Analytique (ICOA) Country France City Orléans Postal Code 45100 Geofield