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University of Brest

PhD in Chemistry: Azamacrocyclic Chelators for Therapeutic Radiometals in Nuclear Medicine University of Brest in France

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biomedical Engineering

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

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France

University

University of Brest

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Keywords

Biomedical Engineering
Organic Chemistry
Radiochemistry
Coordination Chemistry
Medical Science
Radiopharmacy

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PhD opportunity in Chemistry at the University of Brest / CEMCA Laboratory (UMR CNRS 6521), within the COSM team and the Nitrogen Macrocycles & Coordination group in Brest, France.

The project, titled ALPHACAGE: Advanced Azamacrocyclic-Based Chelators for Next-Generation Therapeutic Radiometals in Nuclear Medicine, focuses on the design and synthesis of new polyazamacrocyclic ligands and bifunctional chelators for therapeutic radiometals used in targeted radionuclide therapy. Research topics include organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear medicine, structural characterization, and thermodynamic/kinetic studies.

The doctoral work will investigate chelation of medically relevant ions such as Pb2+, Bi3+, Ba2+, Ra2+, and Ac3+, with radiolabelling studies involving 203Pb/212Pb and 212Bi. The project aims to develop stable ligands for next-generation radiopharmaceutical applications and may involve peptide or antibody conjugation.

Funding is public/private, with a gross salary of €2,300/month (about €1,876 net/month) for 36 months. The position is open to candidates with a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or Radiochemistry. Experience in organic synthesis is especially valued, while knowledge of NMR, mass spectrometry, coordination chemistry, or radiochemistry is a plus.

Deadline: 2026-09-14. The post indicates a possible start window from 2026-10-01 to 2027-01-04, with a stated start date of 2026-11-02.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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