One-year Internship in Drug Discovery and Development with Potential Pathway to Phd

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Zürich, Schweiz Philochem AG Vollzeit

Job Title: ONE-YEAR INTERNSHIP IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT WITH POTENTIAL PATHWAY TO PHD - CHEMISTRY GROUP
- Location: Zurich - Switzerland
- Department: Others

**About us**

Philochem operates with four key departments:

- Chemistry: Creating diagnostic and therapeutic targeted small organic molecules.
- Biology: Discovery of innovative therapeutic proteins.
- Cell Line Development: Development of GMP-ready mammalian cell lines expressing therapeutic proteins.
- Mass Spectrometry: Bridging Biology and Chemistry to support the advancement of preclinical and clinical products.

**Your Role**

**Your Tasks**
- Design and synthesize DNA-Encoded Chemical Libraries (DELs)
- Validate and prioritize hits based on _in vitro_ assays and _in vivo_ translational studies
- Analyze data, contribute to experimental design, and troubleshoot challenges
- Collaborate within a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team
- Present findings at scientific meetings and publish research in top-tier journals

**Your Profile**
- Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related field
- Strong interest in drug discovery, with a focus on chemistry
- Hands-on experience with DELs or other screening technologies is a plus
- Solid analytical skills and experience with data interpretation
- Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken)
- Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

**What We Offer**
- One-Year Internship: Gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge technologies in drug discovery.
- PhD Pathway: Transition into a PhD program upon mutual agreement, supported by a partnership between Philochem and a European university.
- Mentorship & Publications: Direct mentorship from experts in the field and opportunities to publish in top scientific journals
- Collaborative & Innovative Environment

**How to Apply**
- CV
- Motivation letter
- University transcripts
- Contact details of at least two references



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