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Research Profile

• Research Field : Chemistry
• Researcher Profile : Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

• Postdoc Positions
• Country : Spain
• Application Deadline : 15 May 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid)
• Type of Contract : Temporary
• Job Status : Full-time
• Offer Starting Date : 2 May 2025
• Funding : Not funded by a EU programme
• Research Infrastructure Staff Position : No

Offer Description

The role involves chemical synthesis, isolation, purification, and characterization of analogues of an antimalarial lead compound and various chemical probes and fluorescent derivatives for pull-down studies. Responsibilities include supervising less-experienced team members, preparing reports and presentations, organizing outreach activities, and managing stocks of reagents, solvents, and chromatographic materials.

Qualifications

Degree in Pharmacy or Chemistry, plus a Master in Medicinal Chemistry or Organic Chemistry; PhD in Medicinal Chemistry; experience in medicinal chemistry projects with hit-to-lead optimization.

Specific Requirements

Over 2 years of postdoctoral experience outside the PhD university; experience in developing synthetic methodologies; synthesis and characterization of fluorescent compounds; isolation, purification, and characterization of highly polar polyfunctionalized compounds; structural elucidation by spectroscopic techniques; supervision of pregraduate students; management of laboratory stocks; training or experience in intellectual property and biotech transfer; proficient in ChemOffice, MestreNova, SciFinder, and Reaxys; engagement in outreach activities.

Additional Information Eligibility Criteria

• CV suitability for required tasks (50%)

Selection Process

Contract Duration

16 months

Work Location

Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Avda. Joan XXIII, 27-31, Barcelona, 08028, Spain

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