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PhD Position in Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Regensburg (Germany)

A PhD position in medicinal chemistry (‘Structural derivatives of natural products as novel templates for reversible and irreversible acetyl- and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors’) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) can be filled as soon as possible (!) for the duration of three years.

The project’s topic deals with the synthesis off heterocyclic compounds based on natural products as enzyme inhibitors (cholinesterase inhibitors) as drug candidates for Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, solid knowledge in modern organic chemistry and practical experience in compound synthesis are indispensible. Furthermore, the student will get the possibility to learn and apply methods of pharmacological in vitro evaluation of the compounds synthesized to characterize the compounds binding and other biological properties. The pharmacological training can be gained within the working group.
If the candidate shows the required abilities and commitment, funding can be guaranteed for three years, as well as sufficient funding for all research expenses including conference and travel allowances.

Subject Requirements (Qualification)

The student should hold a university degree in Pharmacy, (Medicinal or Organic) Chemistry or neighboring science areas. She/he should be fluent in English – basic knowledge in German is helpful, but not necessary. If necessary and desired, a one-month German course can also be funded.

Documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copy of university degree
  • Letter of motivation
  • at least 2 letters of reference

 Host institutions

University / Organisation
Universität Regensburg
93053 Regensburg

Faculty / Institute
Pharmazeutische und Medizinische Chemie
Regensburg
http://www.uni-regensburg.de/Fakultaeten/nat_Fak_IV/Pharmazie/PharmBio/decker

Supervisor of the Doctoral Thesis
Herr PD Dr. Michael Decker
http://www.uni-regensburg.de/Fakultaeten/nat_Fak_IV/Pharmazie/PharmBio/decker

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  • Prof. Dr. Michael Decker
    University of Regensburg

    Reference: Univerity website 1/2 TVL E13

    I am M.Sc.and organic chemistry as my specialty subject. For past three year , I have been working as Research associate in Lupin Pharma LTD, Pune ( India)& have gained
    fair amount of experience in synthetic & Medicinal chemistry. I would like to apply for Ph.D in your group. I have been through the research work.because It has the same area of interest like mine and also I am expert in drug synthesis. I thing that our collaborative work can solve world challenging problems .

    I wish to send my details for the application . please find attached my documents SOP and the resume for your immediate ref.

    I sincerely hope you will consider my application favorably.
    Kindly go through the same and revert stating whether I am eligible to apply for the program-me and if so what shall be the further details you would require for the application.
    Kindly look into my profile and would waiting to hear from you soon.
    I assure you of my best efforts at all times.
    I look forward to your acknowledgment of my application & wait further instruction.

    Thank you very much for going through my application.

    Thanking you