We are inviting applications for several postdoc positions, which are immediately available in the laboratory of Albert Weixlbaumer, PI in the Department of Integrated Structural Biology, at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology (IGBMC), in Strasbourg, France.
The postdoc positions are funded through the Chair of Excellency program of the French government, which provides stable funding for 5 years to address challenging topics in the life sciences.
The successful candidate will study the coupling of transcription and pre-mRNA splicing using a combination of biochemical and biophysical techniques in a close collaboration with the group of Clément Charenton (also IGBMC). To gain detailed mechanistic insights, you will study complexes of RNA polymerase II and a spliceosome assembling on the nascent pre-mRNA in physiological conditions. Structural insights will be gained using mass spectrometry and single particle cryo-EM. We have frequent access to a Glacios and several Titan KRIOS instruments equipped with the latest detectors. Technology platforms at the institute will support your project in every aspect (Molecular Biology, Cell culture, Biophysics, Structural Biology) and training on every aspect can be obtained within the team but also through experienced staff scientists.
Further information can be found here.
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Highly motivated candidates with PhD degrees in structural biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Although not strictly required, preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in single particle Cryo-EM or X-ray crystallography. Applications including a cover letter outlining research interests, CV, list of publications, and names of three references should be sent via e-mail to Albert Weixlbaumer: Albert.Weixlbaumer@igbmc.fr
Applications will be reviewed starting from the middle of September but positions are open until suitable candidates have been found.
