Vacancies

Diploma Thesis opening: Development and Optimization of a Novel Receptor Pull-Down Strategy based on Nanoparticles (cooperative reserach program)
This project involves aspects of material chemistry, solid phase synthesis, and medicinal chemistry application. Project start asap; milestone payment possible; for more details send CV and detailed list of experiences in synthesis to Marko (marko.mihovilovic@tuwien.ac.at)

Positions for master and bachalaureate students are open on all topics any time. Please make an appointment with Marko (marko.mihovilovic@tuwien.ac.at), Michael (michael.schnuerch@tuwien.ac.at) or Florian (florian.rudroff@tuwien.ac.at) for further information.

Diploma Thesis

In this study, we aim to combine the power of advanced catalytic organic chemistry with a synthetic biology approach, implementing the tools of metabolic engineering to create a versatile synthetic platform for the production of aldehydes in general and chiral fragrances in particular.

In this study, we aim to combine the power of advanced catalytic organic chemistry with a synthetic biology approach, implementing the tools of metabolic engineering to create a versatile synthetic platform for the production of aldehydes in general and chiral fragrances in particular.


Key challenges in synthetic chemistry:

  1. Implementation of a catalytic and biocompatible synthesis towards α or β-substituted cinnamic acid derivatives.
  2. Investigation of the catalytic Wittig-olefination in water at room temperature.
  3. Olefin cross metathesis in water at environmentally benign temperatures.

Key challenges in synthetic chemistry:

  1. Implementation of a catalytic and biocompatible synthesis towards α or β-substituted cinnamic acid derivatives.
  2. Investigation of the catalytic Wittig-olefination in water at room temperature.
  3. Olefin cross metathesis in water at environmentally benign temperatures.

Positions: 2 Positions available

Duration: 6-12 month

Contact: Dr. Florian Rudroff (florian.rudroff@tuwien.ac.at / +43664 605 887137)