Offer Description Grant/funding reference: PID2022-138335NB-I00
Job title: Agentes quelatantes para una nueva generación de Radiofármacos - CHANGER
Research line / Scientific-technical services: Radiopharmaceutical Design
PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: Support to the research of systems with application in radiopharmacy. Collaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated.
PROJECT DETAILS Title: Agentes quelatantes para una nueva generación de Radiofármacos (CHANGER)
Referencia administrativa: PID2022-138335NB-I00
Investigador principal: Carlos Platas Iglesias and David Esteban Gómez
CALL DETAILS Title: Research Associate to support and collaborate in research tasks corresponding to his/her specialization for the characterization and physicochemical and biological study of coordination compounds. The research is oriented towards the design of new radiopharmaceuticals based on isotopes of metal ions of interest with potential applications as theranostics.
Center: Interdisciplinary Center of Chemistry and Biology (CICA) / Faculty of Sciences (Universidade da Coruña, UDC)
Tasks to be performed: Support research on chelating systems with potential application in the development of new radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and therapy.Collaborate in the synthesis of selective chelating systems.Carry out studies of thermodynamic stability and chemical inertness of isolated complexes, both in water and serum.Evaluate the feasibility of functionalization of prepared systems and their combination with peptides and other biovectors of interest.Justification for the duration of the contract: The tasks to be performed throughout the contract are distributed according to the following work plan:
Stage 1: Assistance in the synthesis and characterization of chelating systems and derived complexes using common characterization techniques (electronic absorption and emission spectroscopies, NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, and MS spectrometry). Participation in preliminary studies of thermodynamic stability in aqueous medium and kinetic inertness of complexes against acid-catalyzed hydrolysis.Stage 2: Assistance in the functionalization of the most promising chelating systems and subsequent coupling with biovectors of interest. Analysis of the chemical response of the systems through radiolabeling studies.Stage 3: Assistance in interpreting results and preparing reports.Requirements Research Field: Chemistry
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications: Possession of a PhD Degree in Chemistry.Specific Requirements: The following will be valued:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and/or equivalent degrees;Master's degree in Experimental Sciences or equivalent training programs;Training in spectrophotometric techniques, literature search, and communication of results;Experience in physicochemical and structural characterization using HPLC and advanced spectroscopic techniques;Communication and dissemination skills of research results in English, both orally and in writing.Additional Information Eligibility criteria: The following selection criteria will be used to evaluate the candidates:
Academic record of the Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent degree.Academic record of the Master's degree (Master's degree in Experimental Sciences or equivalent).PhD Degree in Chemistry.Demonstrated experience in tasks directly related to those required in the contract.Scientific publications in the last 5 years.Communications in conferences/symposia in the last 5 years.Training courses as a researcher in techniques related to the tasks to be carried out.English proficiency level.Personal interview with the three most valued candidates.Selection process WHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site. Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference.
DEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.
PLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site.
Documentation to be submitted: Application form indicating the reference of this call.Copy of ID card.Copies of degrees certificates.Academic record of the degrees.Curriculum vitae.Work Location(s) Company/Institute: CICA
Country: Spain
City: A Coruña
Postal Code: 15071
STATUS: EXPIRED
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