C-terminal Protein Modification

C-terminal protein modification-
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Discover new methods to functionalize the C-terminus of peptides and proteins

The expected starting date is as soon as possible. The position is for 2 years.

As a postdoctoral researcher you will
- Carry out synthesis of reagents and testing these reagents in C-term modification of peptides
- Characterize products with an array of physical chemical methods (NMR, MS, HPLC, etc)
- Develop, analyze and optimize new synthetic methods
- Provide daily guidance to BSc and/or MSc students working with you on this project
- Keep up to date with the literature related to the research project
- Actively participate in the scientific discussion within the group

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- A PhD in organic chemistry/ molecular catalysis / chemical biology / peptide chemistry / medicinal chemistry
- Experience with synthesis and characterization of organic compounds
- Experience with synthesis and characterization of peptides and other biomolecules
- Experience with reaction optimization
- Affinity with photocatalysis and click chemistry
- Proven skills of (relatively) independent scientific writing in English

Good communication skills in English
- Ability to collaborate and adapt to an international and multidisciplinary research team.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.

TU DELFT (DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY)

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- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we train students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers and science communicators.

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The Advanced Soft Matter (ASM) research group is focused on the development and characterisation of new, functional, soft molecular and polymer materials, as well as the design and synthesis of new functional molecules and polymers. Examples include dynamic gels and surfactants, self-healing materials and out-of -equilibrium systems, often formed by self-assembly or directed self-assembly of molecular building blocks. Materials of interest may range from bio-organic to opto-electronic, nanostructured materials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should include:
(1) Curriculum Vitae (with publication list)

(3) Names and contact details of 2 referees.
- FACULTY/DEPARTMENT***

**Faculty of Applied Sciences**:

- JOB TYPE***

**Postdoc Positions**:

- SCIENTIFIC FIELD***

**Natural sciences**:

- HOURS PER WEEK***

**38 (1fte)**:

- SALARY***

**€ 3.226,00 - € 5.090,00**:

- DESIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION***

**Doctorate**:

- VACANCY NUMBER***

**TUD05350**: