Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Structural Biology

Uppsala University, Uppsala , Sweden

Application deadline: 04 Oct 2020

A two-year postdoctoral fellowship, funded by the Carl Tryggers Foundation, is available in the group of Julia Griese in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at Uppsala University, Sweden.

The Griese lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of bacterial metal homeostasis, with a focus on the links between manganese and iron homeostasis and the oxidative stress response in an actinomycete model organism. Please see here for more information about their research.

The Griese lab are looking for a person with excellent track record and motivation to identify and solve scientific problems. The postdoctoral fellow will study the structure and function of metal-responsive transcription factors. Opportunities exist for collaboration with other local and international groups based on the successful candidate’s expertise and interests. The group is hosted in an international, multidisciplinary and dynamic environment with extensive opportunities to learn new techniques.

The project will involve protein production, functional characterization with biophysical and biochemical techniques, as well as structural studies using X-ray crystallography and potentially small-angle X-ray scattering. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to be available for remote data collection shifts and occasional travel to synchrotrons (currently Max IV, ESRF and Diamond).

Required qualifications

• A PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics or a related area. To qualify for the fellowship, you should have obtained your PhD less than 5 years ago.
• Documented experience of molecular biology, protein production and purification.
• Documented experience of macromolecular crystallography.
• Demonstrated scientific excellence; evidenced by publication track record as well as track record of presenting at national and international meetings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Desired additional qualifications

• Experience of complementary techniques in structural biology such as small-angle X-ray scattering.
• Experience of biochemical or biophysical techniques such as DNA-binding assays, isothermal titration calorimetry or fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Experience with metal- and/or DNA-binding proteins.

Find out more and apply.