POSTDOC POSITION IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY & PROTEIN DESIGN
Masaryk University, BRNO, Czech Republic
Application deadline: 17 Jul 2021
Marsaryk University is seeking for a highly motivated scientist for a postdoctoral position in structural biology and protein design at Loschmidt Laboratories based at Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. They conduct research in enzymology and protein engineering to fight acute stroke, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Molecular cloning and gene assembly
- Protein expression, purification and biophysical characterization
- Protein structure determination by X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy
- Structure-based protein and enzyme design
- Work in a friendly, inspiring and highly collaborative environment
- Opportunities for further training, personal growth and benefits package
PROFILE OF CANDIDATE:
- Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biophysics
- Experience with protein production, biophysical and biochemical characterization
- Experience with protein structural techniques (crystallography, NMR or cryoEM)
- Willingness to learn new methods and emerging techniques
- Ability to develop new concepts; goal-oriented and problem-solving skills
- Good proficiency in English
THEY OFFER:
- Multidisciplinary and international environment: biochemistry, biophysics, microfluidics, bioinformatics, molecular modelling and artificial intelligence
- Ambitious projects of protein science and engineering
- Inspiring, collaborative and friendly environment
- Opportunities for further education, training and professional growth
- Competitive salary and benefits package, work-life balance
- Brno is the 6th most popular city among students world-wide
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:
- Structured Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter
- Two letters of recommendation
- Applications to be sent to Sarka Nevolova at sarka.nevolova@fnusa.cz
SELECTED PAPERS:
Nature Comm. 12: 3616, 2021
Chem. Sci. 11: 11162, 2020
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 140: 17999, 2018
ACS Catalysis 10: 1210, 2020
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 137: 4988, 2015
Nature Chem. Biol. 10: 428, 2014