Masters Thesis Student - Oligonucleotide

Location: Uppsala, Sweden

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Master thesis overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented master’s student to join our team for a thesis project mainly focused on exploring and evaluating new solid supports for oligonucleotide synthesis. The overall aim is to synthesize and identify robust solid-support solutions and optimized process conditions.

What We Offer

Hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment.

Mentorship from experienced scientists and engineers.

Opportunity to contribute to real-world challenges in therapeutic development.

What you’ll do

This position has a strong focus on organic chemistry work in lab scale and hence the person suited for this opening should enjoy working in a chemistry lab

Analyze and map current oligosynthesis workflows (e.g., solid-phase synthesis, purification, and analysis).

Generate new solid-phase lead candidates for various oligonucleotide synthesis applications

Design and execute experiments to optimize reaction conditions

Apply statistical tools (e.g., DoE, multivariate analysis) for process optimization.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Document findings and present results in written and oral formats.

English and Swedish as working languages

Who you are

Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

Familiarity with tools such as oligo synthesizer (ÄKTA), HPLC, LC-MS, or UV spectroscopy is advantageous.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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