Assistant Professor Medicinal Chemistry

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Assistant Professor Medicinal Chemistry

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Offer DescriptionAre you ready to lead your own research group in medicinal chemistry and make a real impact on human health? As an Assistant Professor, you’ll supervise and mentor PhD candidates and teach in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Chemistry, Molecular Life Sciences and Science.You will develop an independent research group to build a competitive research programme in medicinal chemistry, in which the design, synthesis and biological function of new molecules are integral elements. You will supervise and mentor PhD candidates and teach in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Chemistry, Molecular Life Sciences and Science. An important aspect is also the acquisition of external research funding, possibly in collaboration with external academic and/or industrial partners.Examples of potential research lines include:

• Exploration of newly synthesised (small) molecules in modulating relevant disease targets.
• Computer-aided design of libraries of new molecules and virtual screening.
• Design and synthesis of new molecular tools for validation of unexplored biological disease targets.
• Development and use of chemical biology approaches to unravel molecular aspects of disease.
• Chemical biology strategies to identify biomarkers as diagnostic tools for particular diseases.

Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific Requirements

• You have a background in chemistry or biochemistry particularly in studying and/or modulating molecular mechanisms related to illness and health, for example in neurological or immunological disorders.
• You have experience with medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology techniques, including the synthesis of small molecules and/or biomolecules.
• You are a team-player who is willing to connect with our current scientific work in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.
• You preferably have experience in acquiring external funding.
• You have the ability to collaborate with academic and/or industrial partners to realise a successful research programme.

Additional InformationBenefits

• We will give you a temporary employment contract of one year with the prospect of an indefinite contract.
• Your salary within

depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week. * You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.

• You will be able to use our

. The Dual Career Programme assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands. Our Family Support Service helps you and your partner feel welcome and at home by providing customised assistance in navigating local facilities, schools, and amenities. Also take a look at our page to discover all our services for international employees. * You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between
of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.Additional employment conditions
Work and science require good employment practices. This is reflected in Radboud University’s primary and secondary . You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself, for example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports subscription. And of course, we offer a good pension plan. You are given plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.Additional commentsYou can apply only via the button below. Address your letter of application to Floris Rutjes. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application.The first interviews will take place in the first half of September. You will preferably start your employment 1 January 2026 or soon after that.We can imagine you’re curious about our . It describes what you can expect during the application procedure and how we handle your personal data and internal and external candidates. If you wish to apply for a non-scientific position with a non-EU nationality, please take notice of the . Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Radboud Universiteit Country Netherlands City Nijmegen Postal Code 6525XZ Street Houtlaan 4 GeofieldContact CityNijmegen WebsiteStreetHoutlaan 4 Postal Code6525 XZSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Nijmegen, Gelderland

Job date

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 06:01:12 GMT

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