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Poul Nielsen

8 months ago

Postdoctoral Position in Medicinal Chemistry and Antibacterial Drug Design University of Southern Denmark in Denmark

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

The position is funded as part of a Novo Nordisk Foundation project and is available for 1.5 years. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is mentioned.

Deadline

Expired

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Denmark

University

University of Southern Denmark

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Keywords

Chemistry
Chemical Synthesis
Medical Science
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Antibiotic Prescribing
Structure-activity Relationship

About this position

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is seeking a postdoctoral candidate in medicinal chemistry. This position is part of a Novo Nordisk Foundation project focused on the semi-synthesis of pleuromutilin derivatives as new antibiotics. The research group aims to design and synthesize novel antibacterial agents, specifically targeting multi-resistant Gram-negative pathogens by introducing innovative modifications to the natural product Pleuromutilin. The project will utilize semi-synthetic approaches to generate derivatives with improved activity and reduced resistance potential.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry and demonstrate strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, including multi-step synthesis. Essential skills include knowledge of structure-activity relationships (SAR), drug-property tuning (ADMET), and effective communication in English for interdisciplinary teamwork. Experience in antibacterial drug design or drug innovation and commercialization is advantageous.

The position is available for 1.5 years and is fully funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment at SDU, collaborating with experts in medicinal chemistry and drug development. The application deadline is March 17th, 2026, with the position starting from April 1st, 2026 or soon thereafter.

For more information, contact Professor Poul Nielsen at [email protected]. Interested candidates should apply through the official SDU job portal. This opportunity is ideal for researchers passionate about medicinal chemistry, antibacterial drug discovery, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Funding details

The position is funded as part of a Novo Nordisk Foundation project and is available for 1.5 years. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is mentioned.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry and have strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, including multi-step synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Good interpersonal and communication skills in English are required for effective interdisciplinary teamwork. Knowledge of structure-activity relationships (SAR) and drug-property tuning (ADMET) is essential. Previous experience with antibacterial drug design or drug innovation and commercialization is considered an advantage.

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Research Interests

Organic Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Molecular Biology

Nucleic Acid Chemistry

Amino Acid