able to respond to specific biological environments will then be employed to test the control of the bioorthogonal reactions in cells. Controlled drug release or sensing will be some of the final aims.
Selected references:
“Control of Tetrazine Bioorthogonal Reactivity by Rotaxanation” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2025, 64, e202514796, DOI: 10.1002/anie.202514796
“Kinetic Control of Complexity in Multiple Dynamic Libraries” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2024, 63, e202406654, DOI: 10.1002/anie.202406654
“A Fluorescent Cage for Supramolecular Sensing of 3-Nitrotyrosine in Human Blood Serum” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2022, 61, e202205403, DOI: 10.1002/anie.202205403
“Dynamic Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution of Tetrazines” Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2021, 60, 18783, DOI: 10.1002/anie.202106230
Where to apply
E-mail: rcarrillo@ipna.csic.es
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
We seek candidates who are in possession of an MSc in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
Specific Requirements
Experience in supramolecular chemistry, bioorthogonal chemistry and/or biomedicinal chemistry will be highly considered. Good knowledge of English is required.
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
- Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Additional Information
Benefits
Net salary (after taxes): 1825€/month. Additionally, there is an associated funding to cover short stays or any administrative costs.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must hold an MSc in Chemistry or a closely related discipline, obtained under educational systems belonging to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
Selection process
The position will be opened until October 31th or until a selected candidate is found. Tentative starting date is February 2027 (flexible). Interested applicants should submit their CV (containing at least 2 contacts for references), academic transcripts and a motivation letter directly to rcarrillo@ipna.csic.es with subject line "PhD position 2026”.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: IPNA-CSIC
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Canary Islands
- City: La Laguna
- Postal Code: 38206
- Street: Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3
Contact
- State/Province: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- City: La Laguna
- Website: https://www.ipna.csic.es
- Street: Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3
- Postal Code: 38206
