PhD Student position in Drug Discovery targeting Natural Products
Listed on 2026-01-09
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research -
Science
Research Scientist, Clinical Research
Location: Zürich
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
Your responsibilitiesThe candidate will work in a highly international and stimulating environment, supported by a research group with diverse skills in organic and analytical chemistry. You will be welcomed into a collaborative team where your responsibilities will include:
From biomass to chemical identity:
- Synthesize chemical probes
- Extract natural products
- Analyze results using a UHPLC-HRMS system
- Elucidate the structure of compounds
- Perform bioassays
We are looking for a highly motivated, highly initiative candidate to work on an interdisciplinary project. The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in chemistry with a strong background in Analytical and Organic Chemistry
. Previous experience in natural product isolation and metabolomics will be considered a strong advantage. Fluency in English is required, as well as excellent communication and writing skills.
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