Postdoctoral Researcher Bioconjugation for Oncology Nanocarriers

This postdoctoral researcher position focuses on developing next-generation oncology nanocarriers by creating novel conjugation strategies for cytotoxic agents and bioactive molecules onto polymers and nanocarriers. Key responsibilities include ensuring the developed chemistry is robust, reproducible, and scalable to gram quantities. Applicants must have a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or a related field, with strong experience in bioconjugation and preparative synthesis scale-up.

• The successful candidate should meet the following selection criteria:
• You hold a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry, or a closely related field
• You have strong experience in bioconjugation chemistry, ideally with cytotoxic or other bioactive molecules
• You have hands-on experience with preparative synthesis, and with scaling up conjugation reactions to gram-scale
• You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team spanning chemistry, biology, and materials science
• You are motivated by research that combines fundamental science with real world, translational impact

• We offer a full-time position for initially one year.
• After positive evaluation of the progress of the research, personal capabilities and compatibility the appointment can be extended further for one or three years.
• The salary ranges, depending on qualifications and experience, from € 3.706,- to € 5.760,- gross per month (pay scale 10 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
• Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development.
• Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions.
• For international spouses we have set up a dual career program.
• Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
• For more information, see the website: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions .