PhD Thesis in Bioorganic Chemistry – Synthesis of post-translationally modified peptides and bioassays

About the Project

Activities and responsibilities: We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in bioorganic chemistry and interdisciplinary research at the chemistry/biology interface. The project involves the development of methods for chemical synthesis of post-translationally modified peptides with repeat structures. Solid phase peptide synthesis and fragment ligation will be key methods. The candidate will develop bioassays for structure-affinity studies. The position includes tasks for scientific qualification (doctorate).

Please send your application (including a letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates and references), referencing the job ID DR/085/26 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Oliver Seitz (address: Brook-Taylor-Str. 2, 12489 Berlin), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to seitzlab@chemie.hu-berlin.de.

The position is to be filled on October 1, 2026.

The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please only submit copies in the application.

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Funding Notes

Research fellow 66,67% part-time employment - E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited until 31.03.2028, extension may be possible)