Post-doctoral Scientist

il y a 2 semaines


Leuven, Belgique Aligos Therapeutics Temps plein

A postdoctoral position in Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry is available at Aligos Therapeutics Belgium for a highly motivated individual seeking to build a career in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry. The project(s) will focus on the synthesis, identification, and characterization, of active antiviral small molecules, including optimization of synthetic routes.

Our mission at Aligos Therapeutics is to become a world leader in the development of targeted therapies for MASH and viral diseases to address important unmet medical needs. We have a dedicated and creative staff spread over two sites, San Francisco and Leuven, Belgium. Since our inception in 2018, we have advanced small molecules for antiviral and MASH therapy into clinical trials. The successful applicant will join our multidisciplinary research group at our site in Leuven, Belgium working on fully integrated activities for the discovery and development of new antiviral therapies.

**Responsibilities**:
Perform hands-on organic synthesis, purification and characterization of novel organic compounds to meet project goals and improve synthetic strategies, using a variety of characterization methods (e.g., NMR, FT-IR, OR, LC/GC-MS). Maintain the lab, workspace, in good standing. Support the operation of chemistry lab, by helping with instrumentation. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all work and findings in a lab notebook. The possibility to guide younger students.

Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.

**Qualifications**:
A PhD in Organic Chemistry or a related field completed within the last few years. This includes a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry including experience with multi-step organic synthesis, compound isolation and purification (e.g., column chromatography, crystallization, distillation, sublimation, etc.) and extensive organic compound structure characterization (1D and 2D NMR, and FTIR).

Strong oral and written communication skills in English

The starting date of the position is set for June-September 2024. Initial full-time fixed-term contract for one year, with the possibility of extension

We offer:

- Work with a motivated scientific team of medicinal chemists, structural biologists, virologists, and computational chemists.
- Live near the beautiful city of Leuven



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