Postdoctoral position in Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery

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Postdoctoral position in Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery

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Our research group is launching a new complementary line in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, and we are looking for a driven postdoctoral researcher to help shape it from the ground up. While our core expertise lies in methodology development and synthesis of natural and unnatural products, this is your chance to build something new alongside us — within a collaborative, supportive, and scientifically ambitious team.

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Solliciteer uiterlijk: 31 May 2026 23:59 Dutch local time
0.8 - 1 fte
€3.546 - €4.075

Postdoctoral position in Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery

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What are you going to do?

  •       Developing binders targeting nuclear receptors.
  •       Evaluating their selectivity, physico-chemical properties, and metabolic stability.
  •       Contributing to a European Union-funded consortium project.
  •       Supervising bachelor and master students.

Who are you?

We are seeking a curious, focused, and collaborative researcher who thrives on challenges. You will be a strong candidate if you have:

Essential qualifications:

  •       A PhD in Medicinal Chemistry or a closely related field
  •       Proven expertise in assay development
  •       An appetite for learning new techniques
  •       Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Desirable experience:

  •       Prior work with nuclear receptors

What can you expect from us?

  • In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.546 (schaal 10) up to a maximum of € 4.075 (schaal 10.3) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
  • 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
  • End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
  • Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • A contract for 1 year, with extension possibilities subject to funding.
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Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

De Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) verzorgt onderwijs en onderzoek in een breed spectrum van disciplines, van natuurkunde en biologie tot kunstmatige intelligentie, werktuigbouwkunde en farmacie. We dragen in nauwe samenwerking met partners uit bedrijfsleven, medische wereld en maatschappij bij aan de urgente uitdagingen van onze tijd, zoals energie, duurzaamheid, digitalisering en medische technologie. Onze gemeenschap heeft een open en informeel karakter, met meer dan 7.000 studenten, 1.000 promovendi en 1.400 medewerkers van over de hele wereld. Wil je meer weten over de Faculty of Science and Engineering? Kijk dan op rug.nl/fse.

You will join The Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy (GRIP), which is positioned within FSE, and is physically located within the University Medical Centre Groningen (UMCG) of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS). Pharmaceutical research within GRIP is multidisciplinary and bridges clinical and biomedical sciences on the one hand, and chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and physics on the other. The interaction between the pharmaceutical sciences with these fundamental and clinical sciences offers excellent opportunities for cutting-edge research.

Application procedure

Step 1: Jouw sollicitatie

Nadat je jouw sollicitatie hebt ingediend, ontvang je een bevestiging per mail.

Step 2: Selectie

De selectiecommissie beoordeelt je sollicitatie en laat je zo spoedig mogelijk weten of je wordt uitgenodigd voor een gesprek.

Step 3: Eerste gesprek

We leren elkaar graag beter kennen tijdens een eerste gesprek, dat zowel online als op locatie kan plaatsvinden.

Step 4: Tweede gesprek en mogelijk assessment of gastcollege

Mogelijk plannen we nog een tweede gesprek met je in. Dit gesprek kan, afhankelijk van de functie, worden aangevuld met een assessment of gastcollege.

Step 5: Het arbeidsvoorwaardengesprek

Na een positief gesprek, nemen we samen de arbeidsvoorwaarden door. Als alles rond is, heten we je van harte welkom bij de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen!

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.

Please add the following documents to your application:

  • CV

  • cover letter

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Do you have any questions or need more information?

  • Questions about the content of the job?

    Peter Fodran

    Assistant Professor

    p.fodran@rug.nl
  • Questions about your application process?

    Friso Salverda

    Human Resources Adviser

    f.d.salverda@rug.nl

Information about applying

When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.

The University of Groningen considers social safety important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, see also our page about our diversity policy.

Acquisition is not appreciated.

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP Application Code.

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