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PhD Positions in the field of Molecular Pharmaceutical Sciences: Vienna, Austria

Call for Applications: Doctoral Program in the field of Molecular Pharmaceutical Sciences

3 year PhD programme starting Fall 2015. A limited number of PhD Positions is available. Deadline for Applications: 4th May 2015.

A consortium of four Austrian Research facilities (University of Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna University of Technology and the Institute for Science and Technology Austria at Klosterneuburg) announces its next call for application for several PhD positions in the field of Molecular Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Our vision is to understand the mechanisms by which ion channels, ionotropic receptors and neurotransmitter transporters are modulated by small molecules (drugs), natural products and their derivatives.

The PhD/doctoral program comprises the following projects:

• Predicting drug-transporter interaction
• The molecular basis of GABAA selectivity
• Subtype specific targeting of GABAA receptors
• Probing the role of voltage sensors in calcium channel modulation by agonists and inhibitors
• GABA receptor modulation via the valerenic acid binding pocket
• All optical evaluation of ion channel pharmacology
• Modification of natural product structures by catalytic C-H activation
• Synthesis of novel ring structures of GABAA receptor ligands with functional selectivity for sleep promoting receptors
• Enantioselective synthesis of configurationally stabilized Methcathinones for the investigation of monoamine transporters
• Investigation of the molecular transport mechanism of monoamine transporters by application of new psychoactive substances
• Structural investigations of K+ ion channel gating and drug interactions
• Human brain organoids (mini brains) as epilepsy models

MolTag is designed for exceptionally talented and motivated graduate students. It offers a unique and competitive interdisciplinary doctoral program with a commensurate pay package, including health insurance and assistance in relocating to Vienna.

Who can apply:
Candidates must fulfil the following requirements at the time of the application*):

• A completed M.Sc. or diploma degree in life sciences, natural sciences, medicine or a technological discipline, qualifying for PhD;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required

How to apply:
Applications must be submitted online at http://moltag.univie.ac.at/application/main.php.
Candidates must register in order to use the online application system.

A complete application must contain:
An up-to-date CV
Master or Diploma degree
A short letter of motivation (600 words maximum);
Two letters of reference from professors at universities or research institutions.

MolTag values diversity and is committed to equality, in particular female scholars are encouraged to apply.
*For further information please visit our homepage at http://moltag.univie.ac.at

• In exceptional cases the Faculty is willing to consider highly qualified candidates who will finalize/defend their Master or Diploma degree until June 30th 2015. In such a case a candidate has to proof, confirmed by their Master/Diploma Supervisor or the University, that he/she is expected to fulfill the requirements by June 30th 2015.
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Job details

Employer:University of Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Technical University of Vienna, Institute for Science and Technology Austria

Website:http://moltag.univie.ac.at/

Location:Vienna , Austria

Expires:May 04, 2015

Job type:PhD Studentship

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Unspecified

Employment type:Unspecified

Job hours:Unspecified