PhD Student (f/m/d) for the Synthesis and Characterization of Radioconjugates for the Targeted Radionuclide Therapy with Alpha Emitters / Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Pharmacy or …

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association, Germany

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Dresden, SACHSEN
Deadline: 04 Feb 2026

22 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
Research Field

Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

4 Feb 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)
Country

Germany
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Other
Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2026
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

Area of research:

PHD Thesis


Part-Time Suitability:

The position is suitable for part-time employment.


Starting date:

01.03.2026


Job description:PhD Student (f/m/d) for the Synthesis and Characterization of Radioconjugates for the Targeted Radionuclide Therapy with Alpha Emitters

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

At the Institute of Radiopharmaceutical Cancer Research scientists (f/m/d) from the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, immunology, medicine and IT develop innovative radiopharmaceuticals and novel tools for functional characterization, improved imaging and personalized treatment of tumors.

The Department of Medical Radiochemistry is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) for the Synthesis and Characterization of Radioconjugates for the Targeted Radionuclide Therapy with Alpha Emitters. 

Your tasks

# Synthesis and preclinical characterization of novel ligands and conjugates for the complexation of alpha emitters (NMR, MS, HPLC)
# Establishment of radiolabeling protocols using clinically relevant alpha emitters, including detailed stability studies
# Initial in vitro characterization of radioligands and assistance with further preclinical in vitro and in vivo experiments
# Analysis of experimental data and communication of results in work reports and internal presentations, at international conferences and through publications in scientific journals

Your profile

# Completed university studies (Master) in the field of Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field
# Practical experience in organic synthesis chemistry and peptide chemistry
# Knowledge in structural analysis (NMR, UV, HPLC, ITC)
# Willingness to work with radioactive substances
# Practical experience in the field of (radio)pharmacy desirable
# Basic knowledge and practical experience in cell biology desirable
# Creative thinking, results-oriented work and a high degree of communication and teamwork skills
# Strong communication skills in a professional context (presentation of results, cooperative discussions, writing of manuscripts, etc.)
# Excellent written and spoken English skills

Our offer

# A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
# Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
# A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
# Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
# We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
# Numerous company health management offerings
# Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
# An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.  

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.


Where to apply
E-mail

personal@hzdr.de
Website
https://www.hzdr.de/job2191e

Requirements
Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://www.hzdr.de/job2191e

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf - HZDR - Helmholtz Association
Country
Germany
City
Dresden
Geofield


Contact
City

Dresden
Website

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=0
Street

Bautzner Landstraße 400
Postal Code

01328
E-Mail

kontakt@hzdr.de
Phone

+49 351 260-0
Fax

+49 351 269-0461

STATUS: EXPIRED

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