We are seeking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the Montenegro Lab and carry out a doctoral thesis focused on the synthesis, functionalization, and evaluation of boron clusters and chaotropic systems for their application in molecular transport and antimicrobial therapies.
DESCRIPTION
Research topic: Synthesis, functionalization, and evaluation of boron clusters and chaotropic systems for their application in molecular transport and antimicrobial therapies.
Research Center: CiQUS (www.usc.es/ciqus/en), University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
Research Supervisor: Javier Montenegro
STARTING DATE
November 2025 (starting date could be flexible)
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) of at least 300 ECTS credits European Credit Transfer System, or less than 300 ECTS with a university master's degree, in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or similar.
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for enrollment in the University of Santiago de Compostela's Doctoral Programme in Drug Research and Development for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Previous experience in organic synthesis, spectroscopy (NMR, UV-Vis, fluorescence) and DLS.
Experience in in vitro studies (cell culture, cytotoxicity, permeability)
FURTHER INFORMATION
www.javiermontenegrochemistry.com
APPLICATION
Applications should be sent to p.lago [at] usc.es, including a CV, academic record, and the name and e-mail of at least one contacting professor or researcher that might provide a recommendation letter. Please include “Predoc_Montenegro-2025_YourSurname” in the subject line of the email.
DEADLINE
31/08/2025
