Postdoctoral Position in Medicinal Chemistry in Zürich

100%, Zurich, temporary

The Computer-Assisted Drug Design group of Prof. Gisbert Schneider at ETH Zurich is seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral position in Medicinal Chemistry.

We are an interdisciplinary research group positioned at the interface of computational design, chemical synthesis and experimental testing of bioactive compounds. We offer a small but well equipped organic synthesis laboratory along with a wide are of measurement methods such HPLC/SFC and biophysical methods such as CD, SPR, DLS, ITC, DSC, DSF.

You will be working in an interdisciplinary environment at the interface between chemistry and computer science. The project requires strong interactions with all PhD projects in the group as well as collaborating researchers from other research organizations, and the willingness to work as a member of a team. Supporting the project goals of other team members is mandatory. Candidates should be motivated, creative, structured and able to maintain an organized and clean work environment. Excellent command of the English language is expected.

The successful candidate should have long term experience in small molecule organic synthesis and analytics, and in the application of some of the aforementioned methods. We seek a settled and experienced personality capable of carrying out routine work as well as novel experiments with constant precision. Knowledge about solid-phase peptide synthesis and an interest in computational chemistry is considered beneficial.

Readiness to assist in student supervision and teaching assistance are expected.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.