Open positions in Prof. Mindt´s working group Bioinorganic Radiochemistry will be posted below.

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Open Positions for a Ph.D. Student (Prä-Doc) in Bioinorganic Radiochemistry at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

A PhD position is available in the group Bioinorganic Radiochemistry of Prof. Dr. T. Mindt starting approx.  in spring 2025.

The project is a collaboration of Prof. Mindt´s group (https://mindt-group.univie.ac.at/) with the Institute of Biological Chemistry, University of Vienna (https://biologischechemie.univie.ac.at/) and aims at the development of novel radiolabeled, tumor-targeting peptide conjugates for diagnostic (imaging) and therapeutic applications in nuclear medicine. Peptides and peptide conjugates will be synthesized by solid phase synthesis and coupled to a chelating system by bioconjugation chemistry. In solution synthetic chemistry for the preparation of building blocks and application of common analytical methods (NMR, MS, HPLC) is also part of project. Subsequently, the conjugates will be labelled with metallic radioisotopes and evaluated preclinically in vitro (e.g., on cells) and in vivo (mice).

The candidate will work in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment (organic/inorganic/peptide chemistry, radiopharmacy/-chemistry, nuclear medicine) at the University of Vienna (https://anorg-chemie.univie.ac.at/) and the Medical University of Vienna (https://medradchem.univie.ac.at/). The candidate will also be involved in teaching activities at the University of Vienna on a BcS and MSc level. Candidates with the desire to get involved in application-driven and translational research are encouraged to apply.

Desired Skills and Experience

• M.Sc. degree in Chemistry or Pharmacy or equivalent
• Experience in synthetic organic/inorganic and/or peptide chemistry as well as in common analytical methods such as HPLC, MS, and NMR
• Experience in radiopharmaceutical sciences or in conducting biological assays (in vitro/in vivo) is advantageous
• Good communication skills in English and/or German
• Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary research team

Application documents (cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, transcript, and contact data of 2 references) should be sent to Prof. Dr. Thomas L. Mindt: thomas.mindt@univie.ac.at.