Job Description

Our research group is offering two exciting PhD opportunities for the January 2026 intake at the Laboratory For Drug Design and Synthesis, Central University of Punjab. The projects will focus on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of small molecules, targeted degraders and conjugates (PROTACs and ADCs) as anticancer agents. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in wet-lab experiments, as well as access to a high-end workstation for 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰 studies. The lab is also equipped with a dedicated cell culture facility, and students will benefit from collaborations with industrial partners, providing exposure to translational research and applied learning.
Raj Kumar, Ph.D., FRSC

Facilities:
Fully equipped wet chemistry lab
High-end 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰 workstation
Cell culture facility
Strong industrial collaborations

Candidate Profile:
Highly motivated and skilled candidates with a keen interest in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or drug discovery are encouraged to apply.

Fellowship:
Initially, an Institutional Non-NET Fellowship will be provided.

Eligibility:
Candidates must have qualified a national-level examination such as GATE / GPAT / NET for admission into the PhD program.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates may reach out at Raj.khunger@cup.edu.in
Application link: https://lnkd.in/eVB-fEeh