PhD-Student Positions for Chemists and Chemical Engineers

Two PhD-Students Positions for Chemists and Chemical Engineers in Targeted Drug Delivery, Funded by Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions (MSCA) - INT2ACT

We are seeking students with expertise and interest in organic chemistry, lipid synthesis, lipid nanoparticle formulation, RNA delivery, and targeted drug delivery.

DC-13 project aims to develop RNA interference (RNAi)-based lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) as next-generation therapeutic vehicles for the treatment of solid tumors. A central aspect of the work will be the chemical design and optimization of lipid components to enable efficient RNA encapsulation, formulation stability, and targeted delivery.

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DC-14 project focuses on the development of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) carrying messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapeutics for targeted delivery to the tumor microenvironment (TME) in breast cancer. The central aim is the chemical design and optimization of lipid components to generate LNPs with efficient mRNA encapsulation, stability, and controlled release, while incorporating targeting strategies to ensure selective uptake by triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) microenvironment cells.

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Host laboratory: The Schroeder Laboratory for Targeted Drug Delivery and Personalized Medicine Technologies (https://www.schroederlab.com/), led by Prof. Avi Schroeder

The closing date for applications is July 20, 2026.

Eligibility:

- Master’s degree in Organic chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related fields.

- Outstanding candidates holding a BSc degree may be considered for enrolment in Technion’s Direct PhD Track program, subject to approval by the faculty and the Graduate School.

- Applicants must be doctoral candidates, i.e not already in possession of a doctoral degree.

How to apply

To apply, please send an email to [email protected] with all the required documents and the video.

Please title the email: “INT2ACT application for DC13/DC14, [your first and last name]”.

Required documents:

1. Up to 2-minute personal video explaining your motivation to join the lab.
2. Application form
3. Curriculum vitae et studiorum.
4. Contact details of up to three referees.
5. A certificate of university examinations taken (with marks).
6. A final degree certificate translated in English. If, at the time of application, candidates should not be yet in possession of a degree certificate, they can submit it at the time of the examination.

Enquiries

For information about the INT2ACT Doctoral Network visit the project website (www.int2act.eu) or send an email to [email protected].

For any questions: Prof. Avi Schroeder/Dr. Jeny Shklover - [email protected]