Univ. Grenoble Alpes
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14 Nov 2023
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes
- Department
- Chimie Biologie Santé
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Researcher Profile
- Established Researcher (R3)
- Country
- France
- Application Deadline
- 10 Dec 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 35
- Offer Starting Date
- 1 Feb 2024
- 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
Context: Tyrosinase is the key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of melanin, pigment found in the skin
and eyes that are the cause of various diseases. For discovering efficient tyrosinase inhibitors, our strategy
is to target the tyrosinase dicopper active site which plays a central role in tyrosinase activity.
Methodology: (i) The design of these new inhibitors will be inspired by the integration of knowledge of the
tyrosinase enzyme or biomimetic model structures and by the use of the fundamental recognition properties
of inorganic chemistry. Substrate mimics or known inhibitors combined with groups able to bind selectively
to the active site of the dicopper should yield safe and potent compounds according to a strategy validated
by our recent results.
(ii) Although the project requires an organic synthesis background, the question of how selected inhibitors
(or potential inhibitors) bind/interact with the active site of the enzyme using computational approaches is
also part of the project aimed at understanding inhibition mechanisms and streamlining the design of
improved inhibitors.
(iii) In addition, the candidate will interact with a well-established network of external partners to evaluate
the activity of the synthesized molecules.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The candidate should be highly motivated, to work in a multidisciplinary project and to
interact with external partners. The project requires a solid experience in organic syntheses, as well as an
interest for bioinorganic chemistry. A background in molecular modeling is an advantage.
Specific Requirements
Application: To apply, please send a CV (max. one page), PhD degree less than 3 years ago, covering letter
and details for potential referees to the contacts.
Contacts/Location
Du MOULINET D’HARDEMARE Amaury/ BELLE Catherine
DCM, Equipe CIRe, 301 rue de la Chimie, Bat C, CS 40700, 38058 GRENOBLE cedex 9, France,
Mail to: [email protected] & catherine.belle@univ-grenoble alpes.fr
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 – 10
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- UGA/DCM
- Country
- France
- City
- Grenoble
- Street
- 301 rue de la chimie
- Geofield
Where to apply
- [email protected]
Contact
- City
- Saint-Martin-d’Hères
- Website
- https://dcm.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/research/cire-team
- Street
- 621 avenue Centrale
- Postal Code
- 38400
STATUS: EXPIRED
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