Nadja Simeth

The Institute for Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry at the University of Göttingen is inviting applications for two PhD positions in a research group working on photochemistry for biosystems . The project is affiliated with Prof. Nadja Simeth and focuses on the design and investigation of photo-peptides for the regulation of enzyme function, in collaboration with groups from biology and biochemistry on the Göttingen Campus. The research spans organic chemistry , biochemistry , chemical biology , peptide synthesis , and photochemical analysis. Applicants should hold or be close to completing a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field . Strong written and spoken English is required; German communication skills are beneficial. A strong background in organic, bioorganic, or peptide synthesis is expected. Preferred experience includes HPLC-(MS), preparative HPLC, recombinant synthesis, enzyme activity studies, automated solid-phase peptide synthesis, peptide characterization, synthesis of light-sensitive compounds, photochemical experiments, UV-Vis spectroscopy, HPLC, NMR, and biomolecule labelling chemistry. The positions are funded PhD contracts at E13 TV-L (65%) , with 25.87 hours per week , initially limited to three years . The project is funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation . Deadline: apply by 8 June 2026 . The advert states that the positions must be filled by 1 September 2026 . How to apply: submit a single PDF by email to [email protected] . Include a motivation letter naming the advert ID and position, CV, Master certificate or transcript if not yet graduated, publication list if applicable, a summary of past research, a short statement of future research interests, and the names/contact details of two referees.