Phd Student Position: Natural Products in Drug Discovery

Vor 3 Tagen

Zürich, Schweiz Universität Zürich Vollzeit

**Department of Chemistry**
**PhD Student Position: Natural Products in Drug Discovery 80 %**: Start of employment as soon as possible or upon agreement

There is a PhD Student position opening in the research group of Dr. Simon Sieber (which is part of Prof. Dr. Karl Gademann's research group), located at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Zurich. Dr. Sieber's research group focuses on developing analytical methods for the fast and selective identification of natural products. The project consists of synthesizing chemoselective probes to enhance the discovery process of novel natural products. This interdisciplinary approach combines Organic Synthesis, Analytical Chemistry, and Metabolomics.

We offer an ambitious project in a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure, ensuring its successful implementation. Furthermore, the successful applicant will have unique opportunities to develop a strong interdisciplinary portfolio, fostering personal and professional growth.

**Your responsibilities**:
**Your profile**:
**What we offer**:
**Work-Life Balance**
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH

**Learning and Development**
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

**Food**
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

**Healthcare**
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free seasonal flu vaccinations
- Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

**Discounts**
- Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
- Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
- Special conditions on hotel reservations

**Conditions of Employment**
- Policies of the UZH
- Most UZH staff are employed according to public law

**International Services**
- Support for people from outside Switzerland

**Campuses**
- Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
- Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

**Location**:
**Department of Chemistry***:Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland

**Further information**:
**Questions about the job**:
**Dr. Simon Sieber**

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