Research associate position in SARS-CoV-2 antiviral drug discovery

The successful applicant will work in a research project focused on the discovery of anti-SARS-CoV-2 small-molecule agents targeting functional structures formed by the viral RNA.

This work is funded by Fundación La Caixa and Ministerio de Ciencia of Spain and will be carried out in the laboratory led by José Gallego at Catholic University of Valencia (UCV) Spain, using state-of-the-art biophysical, biochemical and computational techniques.

The publication list and research interests of the laboratory can be found at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose_Gallego8; http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0627-6927

-Who can apply: Graduates in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Pharmacy. A Master degree is required. Candidates with experience in the field and a good command of English will be preferred. Interest in continuing this research to obtain a Ph.D. degree will also be considered favourably.

-Conditions: one-year contract with a gross annual salary of approximately €16,000. Starting date: September 15th, 2021

-More information and Applications: Please send inquiries to José Gallego (jose.gallego@ucv.es). Formal applications including a CV, academic record including average scores, a cover letter and at least one reference letter should be sent to the same address before July 21st 2021.