POSTDOC POSITION IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY & PROTEIN DESIGN
Type of job: full-time
Loschmidt Laboratories are seeking for a highly motivated scientist for a postdoctoral position in structural biology and protein design
We conduct research in enzymology and protein engineering to fight acute stroke, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
WEB: loschmidt.chemi.muni.cz/peg/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/loschmidtlaboratories
MOVIE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJa9ov-gofM&t=122s
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
WE 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
- Send your application 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
Updated: 23.7.2021