Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Number of Openings: 2
Organization: Antwerp, Belgium
Job location: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Antwerp
Job eligibility: You hold a doctorate degree (PhD) in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences with experience in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and/or Medicinal Chemistry
Job specifications:
Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy.
You co-supervise PhD students
You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative and cooperative.
You have strong communication skills.
You are fluent in academic English (speaking and writing)
Job description: You will be working in the research group Medicinal Chemistry (UAMC) on one of the following research topics:
Research topic 1: explore the mechanisms underlying visceral hypersensitivity in the field of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). You will be involved in the design and synthesis of serine protease inhibitors and activity-based probes for IBS protease profiling. The new series of serine protease inhibitors will be used for further validation in preclinical models of IBS.
Research topic 2: explore the molecular mechanisms involved in ferroptosis, which is a new type of regulated cell death caused by iron-dependent excessive lipid peroxidation of cellular membranes. Ferroptosis signatures have been reported in human pathologies such as acute kidney injury, chronic liver disease, atherosclerosis and neurodegeneration. You will be involved in the design and synthesis of new ferroptosis inhibitors that will be validated in cellular assays and tested in in vivo animal models.
Next to experimental research, you will write project reports for your supervisor on a regular basis, write scientific papers and support grant writing.
They offer an appointment as a postdoctoral researcher for a period of one year, with a possibility of renewal for one additional year.
Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow (academic assistant staff, AAP).
The planned start date is 1 February 2021, or as soon as possible after that date.
You will work in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
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Salary: As Per Norms
Last date: 14 January 2021
Link for application and further details: Click here
You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 14 January 2021 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter and your CV.
Please specify which research topic you prefer.
A pre-selection will be made from amongst the submitted applications.
The remainder of the selection procedure is specific to the position and will be determined by the selection panel. Interviews will take place in January (exact date will be communicated).
If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact Prof. Koen Augustyns (koen.augustyns@uantwerpen.be)
