PhD Research Fellow in RNA Targeting with Small Molecules

1 week ago


Bergen, Vestland, Norway University of Bergen Full time
Job Description

We are seeking highly motivated and talented PhD researchers to join our interdisciplinary team in the TargetRNA doctoral training network. The network brings together expertise and methods from molecular biology, structural biology, biophysics, computational chemistry, synthetic and medicinal chemistry, and microbiology to discover new small molecule RNA ligands for selected targets and to characterize the effects of these RNA ligands on microbes and the microbiome.

About the Project

The TargetRNA doctoral training network aims to train the next generation of scientists with an interdisciplinary mind and skill set who are keen and able to push RNA-targeted drug discovery forward. The network will deliver a cohort of scientists equipped with cutting-edge interdisciplinary skills in the discovery and characterization of RNA ligands and the translation of these discoveries into innovations.

Research Fields
  • Molecular microbiology
  • Molecular and structural biology
  • Computational chemistry
  • Synthetic and medicinal chemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Microbiology
Host Institutions

The host institutions are located in Bergen/Norway, Copenhagen/Denmark, Nice/France, Frankfurt/Germany, Mannheim/Germany, Uppsala/Sweden, Mölndal/Sweden, Genoa/Italy, Basel/Switzerland, and Nijmegen/The Netherlands.

Qualifications and Personal Qualities

Information about the qualifications and personal qualities can be found for each PhD position. An overview of the different doctoral candidate (DC) positions can be found here: 15 PhD Positions in a MSCA doctoral training network about targeting RNA with small molecules (TargetRNA).

Special Requirements for the Position

More information on the special requirements for the different PhD positions can be found here: Doctoral candidates | TargetRNA | UiB.

We Can Offer

The description of the offer, salary and social security can be found for each PhD position (depending on the host institution) here: Doctoral candidates | TargetRNA | UiB.

Your Application Must Include
  • Motivation letter: In Jobbnorge, use the "Application text" field for your motivation letter. No separate attachment is necessary. The letter must clearly state for which position(s) you apply for. Further, you need to detail how you fulfill the requirements for all DC position(s) you apply for.
  • CV: In the "JobbNorge-CV form": Only fill in your 1) personal details, 2) short information about your degrees (in the field "Education / academic qualifications") and 3) recent relevant work experience (in the field "Work experience"). In addition, attach a full CV.
  • References: In the "JobbNorge-CV form", under "References": List the names of at least two references with the correct contact information and a work E-Mail address.
  • Signed mobility declaration: In the "How to apply page" read details about the mobility rule here: How to apply for Doctoral Candidate positions in TargetRNA | TargetRNA | UiB.
  • Transcripts of diplomas in English must be uploaded in Jobbnorge.


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