Overview
The group of Paulo Paioti at IOCB in Prague has open positions for postdoctoral research and PhD studies, as part of the ERC project titled “Catalytic Atroposelective Synthesis for Revealing Elusive Bioactive Conformations and Shapes”. The selected candidates will develop catalytic methods for atropisomer synthesis and apply them in medicinal chemistry. IOCB-related activities and PhD studies are carried out fully in English. We strive to keep a safe, friendly, productive and international lab environment and are proud to be in beautiful, international and largely English-speaking city of Prague. We look forward to receiving applications from women and other underrepresented groups in STEM.
Requirements:
- Expertise and interest in organic synthesis and catalysis
We offer:
- Competitive financial remuneration
- 25 days of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
- Health insurance and full benefits package including contribution to supplementary pension insurance and contribution to sports/culture/leisure time
- Meal subsidy
- Financial support for parents with young children
- State-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities
Additional information:
- Starting date and length of contract upon agreement
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their motivation letter, CV and summary of previous research by email to Dr. Paulo Paioti: paulo.paioti@uochb.cas.cz.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Applications will be accepted until 15 April 2025, but positions will be filled as soon as possible.
IOCB Prague / Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a leading internationally recognized scientific institution whose primary mission is the pursuit of basic research in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, organic and materials chemistry, chemistry of natural substances, biochemistry and molecular biology, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. An integral part of the IOCB Prague’s mission is the implementation of the results of basic research in practice. Emphasis on interdisciplinary research gives rise to a wide range of applications in medicine, pharmacy, and other fields.
