Descripción de la oferta
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate willing to pursue a PhD in our young and dynamic ChemSynBio team at IQS School of Engineering - Ramon Llull University in Barcelona!Por favor, lea detenidamente la información de esta oferta de empleo para entender exactamente qué se espera de los posibles candidatos.GroupAt ChemSynBio ( ), we harness chemical and synthetic biology to create biotherapeutic and biomedical tools, especially to treat brain diseases and to understand brain transport. We aim to conduct groundbreaking research and to grow together!ProjectExtracellular targeted protein degradation has emerged as anew therapeutic modality . Several drugs exploiting this strategy are already in clinical trials and many exciting avenues remain to be explored in this new thriving field. In this project, we aim to develop anew platform to generate smart protein degraderswith superior selectivity and degradation efficiencyfor the treatment of brain tumors . This project is highly interdisciplinary, involvingdirected evolution , protein engineering, bioconjugation, and proteomics, as well as cell-based assays and efficacy tests in mice. The candidate will be involved in all stages of the project, focusing onprotein development and cellular experiments . This position is part of the State Plan for Scientific and Technological Research and Innovation of the Ministry for Science and Technology of the Spanish Government.TasksContribution toresearch excellenceat all stages: literature review, experimental design, experimentation, data analysis, and proposal of new research directions.Collaborationwith other researchers and contribution to aninspiring atmosphere .Presentationof results and contribution to preparing reports and scientificpublications .Engagement inlaboratory managementandteam activities .Trainingin technical and horizontal skills.Student supervisionand training.ConditionsThree years of funding guaranteed with a possible extension.Trainingopportunities, close supervision, and space for creativity. xcskxlj Expenses derived from research stays, PhD tuition fees.Proposed starting date (flexible):September 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr
