Ready to shape the future of medical research? Join Leiden University as a PhD Candidate Position in Chemical Biology and Immuno-Metabolism! Conduct cutting-edge research on immune-regulating drugs while gaining hands-on experience in advanced synthesis and proteomics.
To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must hold a BSc with relevant coursework or an MSc in Chemistry, Pharmacology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences, preferably with honors. Essential experience in synthetic or medicinal chemistry involving small molecules is required, and candidates without synthesis research experience will not be considered. Additional experience in areas like chemical biology, proteomics, lipidomics, cell and molecular biology, assay development, and mammalian cell culture is highly valued.
Founded in 1575, Leiden University is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious research universities, located in the Netherlands. Known for its strong international outlook and academic excellence, the university offers a wide range of programs across sciences, humanities, law, and social sciences. With world-class research facilities and a vibrant academic community, Leiden University is dedicated to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing global challenges.
Established in 1575, Universiteit Leiden (Leiden University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Leiden (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): The Hague. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Leiden (LEI) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Leiden (LEI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 444 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.