PhD in Bioorganic Chemistry: Chemical Synthesis of Peptide-DNA/PNA Conjugates and Cell Assays

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description PhD Thesis at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences – Department of Chemistry . Contract: Research Fellow with 67% part-time employment (limited to 3 years) - E 13 TV-L HU . We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in bioorganic chemistry and interdisciplinary research at the chemistry/biochemistry interface. The project involves the chemical synthesis peptide-DNA and peptide-PNA conjugates and their biological evaluation. This includes solid-phase peptide synthesis, conjugation techniques, fluorescence labelling, hplc purification, and bioassays. The position also includes publication of scientific results and tasks for the scientific qualification (doctorate/dissertation). Overview: . scientific services in research and teaching in the field of bioorganic synthesis . chemical synthesis of peptide-DNA and peptide-PNA conjugates . fluorescence labeling . sequence-programmed assembly of nanostructures . cell assays . Fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry . conjugation chemistry . tasks for own scientific qualification (doctorate) . Requirements: . Master degree or equivalent in (bio)organic chemistry, preferably with very good results, ideally experience in peptide synthesis. The ideal candidate has command over organic chemistry and analytical methods as well as interdisciplinary research approaches, very good communication and English skills, ca