Postdoctoral Position in Synthesis and Chemical Biology of Modified RNA

Postdoctoral Position in Synthesis and Chemical Biology of Modified RNA

IOCB - Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

Prague, Czech Republic

Job description

The project will deal with the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of base-modified RNA and XNA for applications in chemical biology and the development of RNA therapeutics.

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.

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