Ph.D. position in Bioorganic/Organic Chemistry

14 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Iceland

Department

School of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Iceland

Application Deadline

5 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

A Ph.D. position in Bioorganic/Organic Chemistry at the University of Iceland is open for applications. The position is funded by a three-year grant from the Icelandic Research Fund. We are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to synthesize stable radicals, both for incorporation into nucleic acids and for improving the sensitivity of nuclear magentic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Main tasks

The project: Persistent organic biradicals for biophysical studies

Organic radicals have numerous applications, ranging from polymer chemistry to spectroscopic studies. We have extensive experience in our laboratory in the synthesis of radicals as reporter groups for electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and incorporation of such labels into specific positions of DNA and RNA. In recent years, we have been working on preparation of biradicals for increasing the sensitivity of NMR spectroscopy through the new and exciting field of Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP).

The aim of this project is two-fold. First, to use the tools of organic synthesis to incorporate stable radicals into nucleic acids for studies by EPR spectroscopy. Second, to synthesize stable biradicals with the aim of further improving the sensitivity of NMR spectroscopy through DNP, in particular at very high fields. These studies will be carried out in collaboration with scientists in France, Switzerland and USA, which offers the candidate a possibility for short research visits abroad.

The research group

The supervisor will be Dr. Snorri Th. Sigurdsson, Professor of Chemistry at the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences (https://scholar.google.com.br/citations?user=Ao9HoBUAAAAJ&hl=en ). The research group is located at the Science Institute of the University of Iceland. Information about The Sigurdsson Group can be found at our website  (https://snorrisi.hi.is ), including the details of our research activities in the list of publications.

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Organic chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• MSc degree in Organic Chemistry
• Experience in multistep organic synthesis is preferred
• Initiative and motivation to excel
• Interpersonal skills
• Capability to work independently and in a team
• Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken

The selected candidate must send a formal application for PhD studentship at the University of Iceland.

Specific Requirements

Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant trade union.

It is preferred that the candidate is able to start as soon as possible.

The application should include:

• A cover letter explaining how the applicants meet the requirements, why they are interested in the project and how they can contribute (max one page)
• Curriculum vitae (max three pages)
• List of publications
• Certificates of education (BS, MS) and distribution of grades
• Contact information for two previous supervisors/teachers (including information on their relationship to the applicant) that are willing to provide letters of recommendation

All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications are valid in the system for six months after the application deadline.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland. https://english.hi.is/university/university_of_iceland_equality_action_plan

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy. https://english.hi.is/node/24581/

The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs approximately 360 people in academic positions. The School offers an international working environment, with the number of international employees and students increasing each year. Currently about quarter of all employees and graduate students are international. There are around 2900 students at the School, divided into six faculties, including approximately 350 MS students and 150 doctoral students. Research institutes at the School are the Science Institute that divides into the Institute of Earth Sciences and Institute of Physical Sciences, Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences, Engineering Research Institute and the Institute for Sustainability Studies which is an interdisciplinary institute and belongs to the five schools of the University of Iceland.

More information about the University of Iceland can be found here .

 

Job percentage: 100%

Application deadline until end of: 05.04.2024

More info provided by

Snorri Þór Sigurðsson, Prófessor - [email protected]  -

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Iceland

Country

Iceland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=37235&oj_Router=1N4IgTg9hAuIFwgPwGcC8BmA7AJnQ…

Contact

City

Reykjavík

Website

http://www.hi.is

Street

Sæmundargata 6

Postal Code

101

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED