PhD student Bioorganic Chemistry
FHNWMuttenz, CHYour tasks
Within an interdisciplinary European collaboration, we seek to fill a position for a Doctoral PhD Student. Starting date Fall .
Peptide- and protein-modifications are required for numerous applications ranging from up-cycling protein waste streams to sophisticated applications in biotechnology, medicine and crop protection. The proposed doctoral project will develop and apply methods to selectively functionalize, modify or cleave peptides and proteins by chemical (non-enzymatic) methods, ideally with high yield and selectivity.
- design and prepare artificial chemical proteases
- develop protocols to selectively cleave, hydrolyse and modify proteins and peptides
- analyse and characterize obtained products
The contract will be for three years upon successful completion of the initial first year. You will conduct your research at School of Life Sciences FHNW and are enrolled as a PhD Student at the University of Basel.
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Your prospects :
The FHNW School of Life Sciences offers state-of-the-art technical, laboratory and office facilities. Contributing to the school’s highly motivating working environment – which is second to none – are its collaboration with a large number of companies and institutions in Switzerland and abroad, a widely varied programme of scientific events, and daily contact with young students in research and teaching. The FHNW is also committed to equal opportunities and the compatibility of private and professional life.
Your benefits :
Wide range of university sports
Cultural programme of lectures, concerts, theatre and films
Established implementation of equal pay
Targeted promotion of doctoral projects
Annual working time (42 hours / week) with the option of part-time and teleworking
Mentoring programme for career development