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Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Plovdiv
Department: University Centre on Tautomeric Research and Education in Science and Technology
Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 14 Sep 2026 - 20:00 (Europe/Sofia)
Country: Bulgaria
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 20
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: R2-HH3-A
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The University Centre on Tautomeric Research and Education in Science and Technology (UCTREST) is a newly established independent unit of University of Plovdiv, associated to the Faculty of Chemistry. UCTREST is an interdisciplinary center of high level fundamental and applied research and training in the proton transfer related hi-tech materials and processes, sensors and tautomeric controlled drug design, headed by Professor Liudmil Antonov. It consists 3 subdivisions, namely "Fundamental aspects of the tautomerism", "Exploiting excited state intramolecular proton transfer" and "Tautomerism and bioactivity", each contaning two R3 and two R2 researchers and a number of PhD students.
UCTREST invites applications for a researcher the subdivision "Tautomerism and bioactivity". The successful candidate is expected to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on tautomeric systems.
We are looking for a researcher (R2), hired on a temporary base (20 hours per week with a gross monthly salary of 1 000 euro) for 6 months with possible prolongation depending on the results. The requirements and duties are described below.
Where to apply
E-mail: liudmil.antonov@gmail.com
Requirements
Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Doctor in biochemistry or related discipline;
- Have at least 5 years’ practical experience in using biological assays for testing of bioactivity (incl. cytotoxicity and inhibitory activity tests) of small molecular compounds, including peptides and natural compounds;
- Have experience in statistical evaluation of scientific results obtained from bioactivity tests;
- Have experience in writing scientific publications;
- Have documented experience in participation (in the past and currently) in research projects financed from external sources;
- Demonstrate good organizational and didactic skills in teaching, supervising and tutoring undergraduate and graduate students (BSc and MSc) in medicinal chemistry or related discipline.
Specific Requirements
To participate in the drug design program of the group, to participate in training within the group and teaching at various levels, to prepare scientific publications and funding applications.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Benefits
Work for internationally recognized group in the field of tautomerism and proton transfer.
Selection process
The selection will be based strictly on merit. Pre-selection process will be performed by an international selection committee, based on the application documents. If needed the committee will contact the applicants in the shortlist for additional information.
Only successful applicants will be informed by e-mail for the result and will be invited to start negotiations for signing a contract.
Additional comments
The application pack must be submitted by the application e-mail, stating the job reference number in the subject. The pack includes only: a letter describing the personal achievements as defined in the Skill/Qualification part (2 pages max), CV (2 pages max) and a list of publications. Font Calibri with a minimal size of 12, single space, must be used.
You will be contacted if additional documents or clarifications are needed.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria
City: Plovdiv
Postal Code: 4000
Street: 24 Tsar Asen
Contact
City: Plovdiv
Website: https://uni-plovdiv.bg/
Street: 24 Tsar Asen
Postal Code: 4000
E-Mail: angelov@uni-plovdiv.bg
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