Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programs and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 30,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global center of knowledge.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering harbors a kaleidoscope of disciplines and research strengths. Our programs in research and education range from nanomaterials and biomachinery to astronomy, from mathematics to pharmacy, from neurosciences to computer science, and from molecular and evolutionary biology to marine biology. Our researchers pursue fundamental questions while collaborating with partners from industry, the medical world and other parts of society. Frontline research groups explore new fields such as synthetic biology and sustainable energy use.
The Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy (GRIP) strives to discover innovative drugs and therapies as well as improving the use of existing drugs. GRIP’s research ambition is to contribute to the entire field of the pharmaceutical sciences, from basic research in chemical analysis and synthesis to pharmaceutical practice and patient-oriented research. Bridging the gap between fundamental natural sciences and medical/clinical sciences is one of the core activities of the institute.
The applicant should have an MSc degree with a strong background in bioanalytical chemistry with emphasis on LC-MS and protein chemistry. He/she should enjoy working with novel instrumental analytical techniques and have a good understanding of sample preparation, LC-MS and the analysis of data derived from high-resolution mass spectrometry. Good communication skills (both verbal and written) in English are a prerequisite. The candidate should be enthusiastic about research, capable of learning new skills, and happy working in an interdisciplinary, international research environment.
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PhD Positions, University of Groningen, Netherlands (2018)