Postdoc and PhD positions at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Announcement in Bulgarian language)

About the role

Newly formed working group from the Department of Molecular Design and Biochemical Pharmacology at the Institute of Molecular Biology, “Acad. Rumen Tsanev” at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) – Sofia is seeking to appoint doctoral students (m / f) and /or postdoctoral fellows for research work in the promising and filled with new challenges area of “Design and development of multitargeting biologically active substances for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases”. Read the full announcement (in Bulgarian language)

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the design and development of multitargeting biologically active substances
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance knowledge in neurodegenerative disease prevention and treatment
• Participate in experimental studies using various analytical equipment and cell cultures
• Write and publish research papers in high-impact scientific journals
• Present findings at international conferences and workshops

Requirements

• PhD degree in a relevant field such as molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or related areas
• Experience in drug discovery and development
• Strong background in molecular design and biochemical pharmacology
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Strong academic record
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Knowledge of relevant software and laboratory techniques
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Skills

• Expertise in computational modeling and simulation
• Experience in drug screening and validation
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Incentive-based performance bonuses

Pay

• Salary range: €35,000 - €50,000 per year

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Flexible working hours

Contact

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to anas@bns.bg.