Natural Products Chemistry - International Society of Chemical

Laboratory of Bioanalytical Chemistry
Institut de chimie
Laboratoire de chimie bioanalytique
Avenue de Bellevaux 51
CH-2000 Neuchâtel
Suisse
Stephan H. von Reuss
professeur ordinaire
adresse actuelle:
Max Planck Institute
for Chemical Ecology
Department of Bioorganic Chemistry
Hans-Knoell-Strasse 8
D-07745 Jena
Germany
Tél: +49 (0)3641 57 1258
Fax. +49 (0)3641 57 1202
e-mail: [email protected]
FACULTÉ DES SCIENCES
Institut de chimie
Secrétariat
Avenue de Bellevaux 51
CH-2000 Neuchâtel
Suisse
Tél. +41 (0)32 718 2400
Fax. +41 (0)32 718 2511
e-mail: [email protected]
PhD Positions in Chemical Ecology/ Natural Products Chemistry
We are looking for highly motivated candidates for several PhD
projects at the newly established Laboratory for Bioanalytical
Chemistry at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The projects
are part of our ongoing research into chemical communication and
secondary metabolism of nematodes and involve 1) the development
of MS-based screens for nematode pheromone analysis, 2) the
comparative analysis of nematode pheromones, 3) the isolation,
structure elucidation and total synthesis of nematode derived small
molecule signals, and 4) their functional characterization in intra- and
interspecies as well as cross-kingdom interactions.
We offer fascinating research opportunities at the interface of
analytical chemistry, chemical ecology, chemical synthesis, and
nematology; an international team; and the opportunity to undertake
high-level research in an idyllic setting between the mountains and
the lake.
Prospective candidates must hold a Master's degree in chemistry or
a related field. We are particularly interested in students that already
have solid experience in either analytical chemistry (including natural
products isolation and structure elucidation using MS and NMR
techniques) and/or organic chemical synthesis. Knowledge in
comparative metabolomics and/or sterile culture techniques is an
asset. In addition to research, the candidates will assist in teaching
Bachelor students, which involves the preparation and supervision of
laboratory courses in chemistry. Consequently, French language
proficiency is required as well as good knowledge of English (or
German). Please contact Stephan von Reuss for more information
regarding the projects.
The University of Neuchâtel is an equal opportunity employer. Please
send your complete application including a letter of motivation, a CV
with a list of publications, copies of diplomas and work certificates,
and the names and contact information of two references to Stephan
von Reuss ([email protected]).