Postdoctoral position in synthesis and chemical biology of modified RNA
Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry of Nucleic Acids
Job description
A fully-funded postdoctoral position in the Research Group Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry of Nucleic Acids (headed by Prof. Michal Hocek) for an initial period of one year (with possibility to prolong) starting from 1 April 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for a highly motivated and creative scientist with strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry.
The project will deal with the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of base-modified RNA and XNA for applications in chemical biology and development of RNA therapeutics.
For more info about the group, research, and publications, see: hocekgroup.uochb.cas.cz.
The successful candidate will work at an excellent European institution with state-of-the-art facilities in an international group of PhD students and postdocs. Prague offers a stimulating atmosphere to accomplish your goals and is an excellent place to live.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree
- Strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry or chemical biology is required
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
- Creative practical lab experience
- Independence, accountability, and reliability
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Prior experience with nucleotide and oligonucleotide synthesis and chemistry is an advantage
We offer
- Working in a young, promising, and progressive scientific team of biologists, medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, and biochemists
- Competitive financial remuneration
- 5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
- Health insurance and full benefits package incl. contribution to supplementary pension insurance and contribution to sports / culture/ leisure time
- Meal subsidy
- Financial support for parents with young children
- State-of-the-art instrumentation portfolio
- Location in the stunning city of Prague
Additional information
1 April 2024
initial full-time fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension
How to apply
Please send your structured CV, list of publications, and contacts to three persons of reference to Prof. Michal Hocek at the following e-mail address: michal.hocek@uochb.cas.cz by 8 March 2024.
All applications received before 8 March 2024 will be considered. After this date, additional applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you are not contacted within 5 weeks, we have given preference to candidates who more closely meet the criteria. Thank you for your understanding.