Maastricht University seek a talented Postdoctoral candidate to join their interdisciplinary team. Their biology research focuses on unraveling, controlling and tempering the pathogenicity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis at a molecular level. The applicant will apply in situ structural biology to understand these nano-machines within its native context of the infected cell. The important work in biochemistry and single particle analysis performed in our group will support the candidate´s project. The candidate will work within a team of academic investigators and (industrial) engineers to research and develop a next generation Vitrojet device for optimal vitrification of cells together with some companies like their startup CRYOSOL.
Recent relevant publications from the lab:
Berger C, Ravelli RBG, López-Iglesias C, Kudryashev M, Diepold A, Peters PJ.
J Struct Biol. 2021 Mar;213(1):107701.
Endocytosed nanogold fiducials for improved in-situ cryo-electron tomography tilt-series alignment.
Berger C, Ravelli RBG, López-Iglesias C, Peters PJ.
J Struct Biol. 2021 Mar;213(1):107698.
Cryo-EM structures from sub-nl volumes using pin-printing and jet vitrification.
Ravelli RBG, Nijpels FJT, Henderikx RJM, Weissenberger G, Thewessem S, Gijsbers A, Beulen BWAMM, López-Iglesias C, Peters PJ.
Nat Commun. 2020 May 22;11(1):2563.
Requirements
You are a hands-on person who is prepared to take a practical, experimental approach within a highly challenging project. Because of the interdisciplinary character of the project, you are able to work independently while being a good and pro-active independent team player. Furthermore we encourage you to apply if:
You hold a PhD degree in Biology, Chemistry or related fields;
You hold a master degree in (nano)biology,(bio)chemistry, (bio)physics, (bio)mechanical engineering or related fields;
You have affinity with high-end equipment and/or cell biology;
You would like to work in an interdisciplinary project involving both science and engineering;
You have the ability of creating societal impact and commercial value;
You have good writing and oral communication skills;
You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch is not required.
Applications deadline 14th August 2022
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