Postdoctoral Researcher in 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

Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioconjugation for Oncology Nanocarriers

Leiden University · Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research, Faculty of Science

Netherlands

Apply by 15 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

Leiden University is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in bioconjugation chemistry to develop oncology nanocarriers. Applications close on 15 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The role develops robust and scalable conjugation strategies for cytotoxic anticancer agents and other bioactive molecules on polymers and nanocarriers. The researcher will perform preparative synthesis, scale conjugation reactions to multigram quantities and collaborate with chemists, cell biologists, microbiologists and materials scientists.

bioconjugation oncology nanocarriers synthetic organic chemistry drug delivery

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration Initial 1 year; extension possible after positive evaluation

Reference Code 16892

Field Bioconjugation for Oncology Nanocarriers

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3706-5760 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or a closely related field.

Experience

Strong experience in bioconjugation chemistry and hands-on preparative synthesis is required, including scaling conjugation reactions to gram scale.

Technical Skills Bioconjugation chemistry Synthetic organic chemistry Preparative synthesis Scale-up chemistry Nanocarrier chemistry