PhD: Imaging Microbial Infections with Light-Activated Probes

RUG; Groningen; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Groningen invites applications for a four-year PhD position in molecular imaging of microbial infections. You will design and synthesize novel imaging agents, study their photochemical behavior, and support evaluation in biological models, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across Europe.

The role is part of the HTRIC×UEF consortium, with a strong emphasis on translational biomedical imaging and time-resolved structural biology. Excellent English skills required.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. degree in (Synthetic) Organic Chemistry or Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Strong experimental background in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Research experience in photochemistry and/or photopharmacology is a strong asset.
• Interest in culturing and analyzing bacteria and fungi.
• Ability to think analytically and creatively.
• High motivation for pursuing academic research.
• Ability to work in an international team and collaborate with several research centers in Europe.
• Integrative and cooperative personality with excellent communication skills.
• Fluent proficiency in English – written and oral; evidence of competency if not native.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize and evaluate new imaging agents; study their photochemical behavior; support evaluation in biological models.
• Collaborate with PIs and team with chemistry, photochemistry, clinical microbiology and imaging expertise.
• Contribute to the HTRIC×UEF consortium and related interdisciplinary activities.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Photochemistry

Photopharmacology

Bacteria and fungi culturing

Analytical thinking

Academic research motivation

International collaboration

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

M.Sc in (Synthetic) Organic Chemistry or Pharmacy

Job description

The University of Groningen invites applications for a four-year PhD position in molecular imaging of microbial infections. You will design and synthesize novel imaging agents, study their photochemical behavior, and support evaluation in biological models, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team across Europe.

The role is part of the HTRIC×UEF consortium, with a strong emphasis on translational biomedical imaging and time-resolved structural biology. Excellent English skills required.