Postdoc Scientist: Bioconjugation for Oncology Nanocarriers

Laplace Expert Ltd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Leiden University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in bioconjugation chemistry to develop oncology nanocarriers. You will perform preparative synthesis and scale conjugation reactions to multigram quantities, collaborating with chemists, cell biologists, microbiologists and materials scientists.

The appointment focuses on robust conjugation strategies for cytotoxic agents on polymers and nanocarriers, with an initial 1-year term and potential extension. Applications close on 15 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or a closely related field.
• Strong experience in bioconjugation chemistry and hands-on preparative synthesis is required, including scaling conjugation reactions to gram scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and scalable conjugation strategies for cytotoxic anticancer agents on polymers and nanocarriers.
• Perform preparative synthesis and scale conjugation reactions to multigram quantities.
• Collaborate with chemists, cell biologists, microbiologists and materials scientists.

Skills

Bioconjugation chemistry

Synthetic organic chemistry

Preparative synthesis

Scale-up chemistry

Education

PhD in synthetic organic chemistry

Job description

Leiden University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in bioconjugation chemistry to develop oncology nanocarriers. You will perform preparative synthesis and scale conjugation reactions to multigram quantities, collaborating with chemists, cell biologists, microbiologists and materials scientists.

The appointment focuses on robust conjugation strategies for cytotoxic agents on polymers and nanocarriers, with an initial 1-year term and potential extension. Applications close on 15 October 2026.