Description
We seek an enthusiastic master student with a background in chemistry or related topics to join Philochem’s Small Molecule Therapeutics research unit. Our focus is the discovery of small molecules against targets of pharmaceutical interest. The Master Student will actively contribute to cutting-edge medicinal chemistry research, advancing the development of innovative therapeutic conjugates.
The experiments will be carried out in our laboratories (Otelfingen, CH-8112 – Kanton Zürich).
The student will be trained to:
-Perform organic synthesis and characterization of small molecules of interest in the search for novel drug candidates for diagnostic and therapeutic oncology applications.
-In vitro evaluation of synthesized compounds with possibility to expand to in vivo models.
-Prepare and deliver scientific presentations.
-Write scientific reports and the master thesis.
Minimum requirements
-Enrolled in a Master Degree in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or related disciplines.
-Passion and curiosity to perform the synthesis and bio/chemical characterisation of organic compounds.
-Understanding of modern analytic techniques (HPLC, LC-MS) and interpretation of results obtained by NMR spectroscopy.
-Proficiency in data analysis and editing software (i.e., Excel, Word, Power point).
-Experience in performing literature searches using chemistry databases (PubMed, SciFinder, Reaxys) and in applying the results to solve synthetic challenges in the lab.
-Fluency in oral and written English.
We anticipate to start your thesis period with us in either January or March 2024.
Applications need to include the candidate’s CV and a letter of motivation. If you are interested, please send your application to sebastian.oehler@philochem.ch.
About Philochem AG
Who we are
Philogen is a Swiss-Italian integrated biotechnology company founded in 1996, with the mission to develop innovative biopharmaceuticals for targeted therapy (http://www.philogen.com). Philochem AG is the R&D department of Philogen and it is located in Zurich. Philogen-Siena focuses on product optimisation/production according to GMP standards and on clinical trial investigations.
