Postdoctoral Fellow

The Deo group, in close collaboration with the Prevedel group, is seeking a post-doctoral fellow with a strong background in synthetic chemistry to join a highly interdisciplinary collaborative project funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

The post-doctoral fellow will primarily synthesize and characterize new fluorophores, and is expected to work in close collaboration with other groups to test and characterize them in microscopy assays.

Your role- Design and synthesis of organic fluorophores.- Evaluation of their performance in vitro using spectroscopic studies.- Collaboration with physicists and biologists for implementation in novel imaging systems.- Dissemination of results in publications and presentations.

You have- A Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry.- Excellent experimental skills in multi-step organic synthesis.- Experience with UV-Vis/fluorescence spectroscopy.- The capacity to work independently and think creatively, excellent time management and organization skills.-
- Fluency in English (written and oral) and excellent communication skills are required.

You may also have- Experience with microscopy and biological samples handling.

Contract length

2 years, start date from June 2025.

Why join us

What else you need to know

We are Europe’s research laboratory for the life sciences - an intergovernmental organization performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome. Our mission is to offer vital services in training scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research. The working language of the institute is English.

Professional development support

The EMBL Fellows’ Career Service provides support and guidance to predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows across all six EMBL’s sites.

Working with a dedicated Careers Advisor, this invaluable service will help you to take informed decisions about your career planning both in the short and longer term. Whether your main interest is pursuing a career path in academia, exploring opportunities in industry or exploring an independent venture, the EMBL Fellows’ Career Service with provide you with a portfolio of activities and resources to help you.

Why join us

Join a culture of innovation
We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential.

Enjoy lots of employee benefits:
- Financial incentives: Monthly family and child allowances, generous stipend reviewed yearly, pension scheme, death benefit and unemployment insurances- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working patterns- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays- Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work (Heidelberg), on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)- Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, paid maternity & parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances

What else you need to know-
- international applicants

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- Job location: All our fellowships are based on-site (for at least part of each week). If you are living overseas, you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.-
- here Closing Date

23/03/2025