We are seeking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the Nappi group at CiQUS (FunNanoMatLab) and carry out a doctoral thesis focused on the development of photochemical reactions compatible with DNA-encoded libraries (DELs), a powerful technology that has found widespread application in medicinal chemistry as a time- and cost-effective platform for the discovery of new therapeutic candidates. If you're passionate about science with real-world impact and want to be part of a dynamic, international team shaping a cleaner future, we’d love to hear from you.
DESCRIPTION
Research topic: Organic synthesis, photocatalysis, DELs.
Research Center: CiQUS (www.usc.es/ciqus/en), University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain).
Research Supervisor: Manuel Nappi
STARTING DATE
January-February 2026 (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/Organic Chemistry.
Candidates must meet the requirements for admission to a doctoral program in the 2025/2026 academic year (at USC, Doctoral Programme in Chemical Science and Technology).
Previous experience in organic chemistry, synthesis, photocatalysis is appreciated.
FURTHER INFORMATION
X: @NappiGroup ; linkedIn: Manuel Nappi
APPLICATION
Applications should be sent to manuel.nappi [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_NappiGroup_YourSurname” in the subject line of the email.
DEADLINE
November 2025
