1 position for Ph.D. study open in the Janeba group (IOCB) since 9/2013

Research topics for the Thesis:

• novel types of acyclic nucleoside phosphonates with new biological properties
• design and synthesis of novel nucleosides and nucleotides and their applications in medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology
• construction of novel nucleotide analogues as monomers for the synthesis of modified oligonucleotides and/or nucleic acids

Requirements: M.Sc. degree in organic, bioorganic chemistry, biochemistry or related fields to be finished within 2013, strong interest in organic synthesis and bioorganic chemistry, willingness to learn new techniques and to work in team with numerous international collaborations, good knowledge of English.

We offer: pleasant and inspiring working environment, regular attendance of international scientific conferences, appropriate pay packet.

The deadline for applications is end of February 2013. Foreign students should send their CV and letters of recommendations to Dr. Janeba. Czech students are welcome to visit our laboratories and discuss the possibilities directly with Dr. Janeba.

More info: janeba@uochb.cas.cz.