Ph.D. position available: Targeted Radiotheranostic Pharmaceuticals
at Syddansk Universitet
Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 15 Aug, 2024 | Not Specified | 02 Jun, 2024 | N/A | Chemical Biology,Communication Skills,English,Chemistry,Inorganic Chemistry,Nuclear Physics | No | No |
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Description:
Would you like to do research in the exciting and rapidly growing field of radiopharmaceutical development for cancer treatment? A Ph.D. position in chemistry is currently available at the Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Pharmacy .
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in working on the boundary between inorganic chemistry, chemical biology and nuclear physics. The candidate will hold a M.Sc. in chemistry. Previous experience with one or more of the following is considered an advantage: molecular inorganic/organometallic synthesis and characterization, and peptide synthesis. We expect good interpersonal and communication skills (English) for effective teamwork across disciplines.
For further information about the position please contact Professor Christine J. McKenzie ( mckenzie@sdu.dk ).
Starting date: 15th of September, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Responsibilities:
- Development of new radiopharmaceuticals for targeted radionuclide therapy of brain cancer.
- Synthesis and characterization (NMR, IR, MS, X-ray diffraction etc) of chelators suitable for binding radioactive theranostic isotope pairs of metal ions (Sb, Co, Cu, Ga) and their cold complexes.
- Synthesis and purification of peptides using solid support methods and linking them to the new chelators.
- Assist in designing strategies for radiolabelling.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Education Management
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Education, Teaching
MSc
Proficient
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Odense, Denmark