Postdoctoral researcher in peptide and bioconjugation chemistry 100 %

About Us

The University of Zurich, the largest university in Switzerland, provides a variety of enticing opportunities across different subject areas and professional fields. With a workforce of approximately 10,000 employees and a current offering of 12 professional apprenticeship streams, the University fosters an inspiring work environment centered on advanced research and high-quality education. We invite you to explore the dynamic atmosphere that UZH offers as an employer.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize modified iron-binding peptide conjugates.
• Develop and optimize conjugation strategies for enzyme-triggered activation.
• Purify and characterize compounds utilizing chromatographic and mass-spectrometric methods.
• Evaluate enzymatic cleavage and activation in collaboration with microbiologists.
• Collaborate closely with a postdoctoral researcher in microbial synthetic biology.
• Contribute to data analysis, manuscript preparation, and project reporting.

Your Profile

• Hold a PhD in organic chemistry, peptide chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or a related field.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in peptide-based therapeutics and chemical strategies for antimicrobial research, thriving in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Possess extensive hands-on experience in peptide synthesis, bioconjugation chemistry, purification, and mass spectrometry-based peptide characterization.
• Previous experience with prodrug concepts or enzyme-triggered systems is advantageous.
• Exhibit the ability to work independently, manage research projects, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and achieve set milestones.
• Show a keen interest in translational and antimicrobial research.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.

Contact

For further inquiries, please reach out to Dr. Vera Vollenweider, Project Leader.