Postdoc: Targeted Oligonucleotide Delivery in Kidney Disease

Radboudumc; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Radboudumc in Nijmegen seeks a postdoctoral researcher for an 18-month project starting on 1 October 2026, with a possible later start. The project focuses on cellular targeting of oligonucleotides and preclinical development; you will design and perform experiments to improve targeting and formulations.

Work at the Targeted Nanomedicines group, in collaboration with Mercurna B.V., uses conjugation strategies and analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry and dynamic light scattering;

Qualifications

• Experience in biomolecular conjugation strategies and analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry and dynamic light scattering alongside standard biochemical and cell biological techniques.
• Confocal microscopy experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, perform and analyze experiments to improve cellular targeting and advance formulations toward late-stage preclinical development.

Skills

Biomolecular conjugation

Mass spectrometry

Dynamic light scattering

Confocal microscopy

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Job description

Radboudumc in Nijmegen seeks a postdoctoral researcher for an 18-month project starting on 1 October 2026, with a possible later start. The project focuses on cellular targeting of oligonucleotides and preclinical development; you will design and perform experiments to improve targeting and formulations.

Work at the Targeted Nanomedicines group, in collaboration with Mercurna B.V., uses conjugation strategies and analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry and dynamic light scattering;