3-years PhD position in organic chemistry3-years PhD position in organic chemistry3 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 propertiesExplore linker strategies and chemical functionalities for controlled drug releaseConduct purification, characterization (e.g., NMR, MS), and stability studiesCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams for in vitro evaluationPrepare data for publication and project reportsSupervise Bachelor and Master's studentsQualifications Master's degree (MSc or equivalent) in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or related fieldsSolid background in synthetic organic chemistryFamiliarity with reaction optimization, compound purification, and structural analysisProactive attitude, good organizational skills, and scientific curiosityGood attitude to work in a research teamWhat we offer Hands-on training in cutting-edge synthetic and medicinal chemistryA collaborative and international research environmentAccess to state-of-the-art analytical and synthesis facilities (NMR, HPLC, MS, etc.
)Opportunities to present your work at conferences and co-author scientific publicationsA clear research focus on the development of innovative targeted cancer therapiesUniversity 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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