3-years PhD position in organic chemistry
3-years PhD position in organic chemistry
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
The SynthMedChem Group at the University of Insubria is offering a 3-year fully funded PhD position in the field of medicinal and organic chemistry. This position is part of the R&D AbITi Interreg Italia–Svizzera project, a research network that includes:
* Choose Life Biotech SA (CLB);
* Innovative BIo-based and Sustainable products and processes (IBIS);
The project will be focused on the design and synthesis of novel drug conjugates for targeted cancer therapy.
More specifically, the successful candidate will chemically synthesize, purify and characterize novel drug conjugates to improve selectivity, efficacy, and safety of anticancer compounds.
Responsibilities
* Design and synthesize drug conjugates with targeting properties
* Explore linker strategies and chemical functionalities for controlled drug release
* Conduct purification, characterization (e.g., NMR, MS), and stability studies
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for in vitro evaluation
* Prepare data for publication and project reports
* Supervise Bachelor and Master's students
Qualifications
* Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent) in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or related fields
* Solid background in synthetic organic chemistry
* Familiarity with reaction optimization, compound purification, and structural analysis
* Proactive attitude, good organizational skills, and scientific curiosity
* Good attitude to work in a research team
What we offer
* Hands-on training in cutting-edge synthetic and medicinal chemistry
* A collaborative and international research environment
* Access to state-of-the-art analytical and synthesis facilities (NMR, HPLC, MS, etc.)
* Opportunities to present your work at conferences and co-author scientific publications
* A clear research focus on the development of innovative targeted cancer therapies
University of Insubria, Como (Italy)
1 st of November 2025
Prof. Dr. Umberto Piarulli, Full Professor in Organic Chemistry; SynthMedChem Group_ Department of Science and High Technology (DISAT); University of Insubria, Como (IT)
Prof. Dr. Silvia Gazzola, Associate Professor in Organic Chemistry; SynthMedChem Group_ Department of Science and High Technology (DISAT); University of Insubria, Como (IT)
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