Job Description
Job description
Performing chemical scientific research with the aim to obtain a PhD in the field of organic synthesis via high-throughput experiments. The research focuses on optimising metal-catalysed coupling reactions for preparing interesting basic molecules for the pharmaceutical industry. The methodology’s tolerance to functional groups will allow ‘late stage’ functionalisation to be performed on advanced building blocks.
This doctoral mandate is part of the EU PHARMECO project.
Job profile
- You hold a Master’s degree in Bioscience Engineering (Chemistry and Bioprocess technology) or a Master in Sciences (Chemistry) and you do not have a PhD degree yet. You need to fulfill the criteria on the date of the start of the mandate.
- You are passionate about organic chemical research and have good social and communication skills.
- Experience in organic synthetic methodology is required.
- Experience in high throughput experimentation/flow chemistry is recommended.
- You can express yourself fluently in English.
- You have good computer skills and data management skills.
What we can offer you
- We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which – after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.
- Your contract will start on 09/01/2025 (mm/dd/yyyy) at the earliest.
- The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax. Click here for more information about our salary scales
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.
How to apply
Send your CV, copy of your diploma (if already in your possession) and a motivation letter to Chris.Stevens@ugent.be by July 9th 2025 at the latest.
We do not accept late applications.
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Christian Stevens (Chris.Stevens@UGent.be, +32(0)9/264 59 57)
