Postdoc of chemical biology
The postdoc project aims at developing new methods to chemically modify peptide therapeutics to enhance and prolong their effect in the body. The first goal is to develop novel cleavable linkages that activate the peptide when the bond is broken. The second goal is to develop new methods for taking a native peptide and chemically modify it locally so that it becomes more resistant to breakdown by enzymes.
The postdoc’s duties will include research within synthetic organic chemistry on peptides, chemical modification of proteins, and peptide medicinal chemistry, as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.
Further information on the Department is linked at chem.ku.dk. Inquiries about the position can be made to the main supervisor.
The position is open from January 1st 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The deadline for applications is 20 September 2026, 23:59 GMT +2
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY for position below.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews will be held on week 41-42.
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