About the Project

We are seeking academically excellent and motivated individual to join the Tavassoli lab as a PhD student. The project is sponsored by the EPSRC and Conformetrix Ltd. and focuses on evolution of cyclic peptide inhibitors of HIV budding to drug-like small drug like molecules, using traditional medicinal chemistry and Conformetrix's bespoke technology for conformational design.

This project is multidisciplinary, with research being conducted at the interface of chemistry and biology. Training and support will be provided in variety of chemical and biochemical techniques by members of the Tavassoli research group, who are based at the School of Chemistry, and at the Cancer Research UK Centre in the Faculty of Medicine.

Funding Notes

The successful candidate is expected to have a first class degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related subject from a leading university. Prior experience with chemical synthesis or molecular biology will be an advantage. The project start date will be Oct 2013, but can be altered by mutual agreement.

References

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr. Ali Tavassoli by email (ali1 @soton.ac.uk).

More information about the Tavassoli lab is available online at http://www.personal.soton.ac.uk/ali1

Applications will be considered in the order that they are received and the position may be filled when a suitable candidate has been identified.

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Conformationally derived evolution of a cyclic peptide HIV budding to a small molecule

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About the Project

Funding Notes

References

How good is research at University of Southampton in Business and Management Studies?

Where will I study?

University of Southampton

Conformationally derived evolution of a cyclic peptide HIV budding to a small molecule

University of Southampton Chemistry

This project is no longer listed on FindAPhD.com and may not be available.

About the Project

Funding Notes

References

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Where will I study?

University of Southampton

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