- JOB
- Iceland
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Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Iceland
- Department
- The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- Iceland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Part-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Applications are invited for a PhD position in Chemistry at the University of Iceland under the supervision of Prof. Krishna K. Damodaran. Project is developing organo-rhodium(I) compounds based on amino acids as anticancer agents. The project is funded by the Icelandic Research Foundation, Rannís, which is in the field of bioinorganic chemistry.
Main tasks
Platinum based drugs have been important in the treatment of cancer for decades, but these compounds displayed side effects making it difficult to distinguish their toxicity towards cancer cells from cytotoxicity. We have shown that organo-tin compounds based on phosphinoyldithioformate ligand are excellent anticancer agents (Dalton Trans., 2022, 51, 13119-13128). The successful candidate will synthesis and characterize various phosphinoyldithioformate based on amino acids and the corresponding rhodium complexes. The candidate will screen the anticancer activities of the complexes at the Biomedical Centre and analyze the mode of action. The candidate should be able to switch between inorganic and biology labs due to the interdisciplinary nature of the project. In addition, the candidate will have an opportunity to get hands-on experience in X-ray crystallography, which will enable the candidate to utilize this expertise in associated research areas.
For more details about Dr. Damodaran's research please visit: http://uni.hi.is/krishna/research/
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- MSc. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields
- Knowledge of organic and inorganic synthesis, including the design, formation and analysis of inorganic compounds, as well as experience in testing their biological activity of compounds
- Strong collaboration skills and an interdisciplinary mindset, along with initiative and analytical ability
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Additional comments
Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.
Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their application:
- Cover letter (max. 2 page), outlining the motivation for applying to this program
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate studies
- TOEFL/IELTS score or equivalent test results, for non-native English speakers
- Names and full contact information of three professional referees
Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Action Policy of the University of Iceland.
The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy.
The University of Iceland is the largest teaching, research and science institute in Iceland. The University of Iceland is a growing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism, and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the progression of the studies and research in all fields within the realm of the University.
The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences employs around 400 people involved with teaching and research. The School offers an international working environment, with the number of international employees and students increasing each year. Currently about quarter of all employees and graduate students are international. The school has 2000 students and numerous graduate students. The School of Engineering and Natural Sciences is proud of its' diversity and reform-minded environment where knowledge acquisition and sharing is paramount.
Job percentage: 70-100%
More info provided by
Krishna Kumar Damodaran, Professor - krishna@hi.is -
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Iceland
- Country
- Iceland
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Reykjavík
- Website
- Street
- Sæmundargata 6
- Postal Code
- 101
- krishna@hi.is