Postdoctoral Position in Structural Biology and Protein Design
We are seeking for a highly motivated scientist for a postdoctoral position in structural biology and protein design at Loschmidt Laboratories, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. We conduct research in enzymology and protein engineering to fight acute stroke, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Web: https://loschmidt.chemi.muni.cz/peg/
Movie: https://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
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
- J. Am. Chem. Soc. 140: 17999, 2018
- J. Am. Chem. Soc. 137: 4988, 2015
- Chem. Sci. 11: 11162, 2020
- ACS Catalysis 10: 1210, 2020
- Nature Chem. Biol. 10: 428, 2014
Postdoctoral Position in Enzymology
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct interdisciplinary research in the field of enzymology and protein engineering. We wish to understand the structure- function relationships of proteins and improve their functionalities for biotechnology and biomedicine. We study the mechanism of Alzheimer’s disease and develop novel drugs for acute stroke.
Web: https://loschmidt.chemi.muni.cz/peg/
Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJa9ov-gofM&t=122s
Job Description:
- Study of molecular mechanisms of important biomedical problems
- Construction of rationally designed mutants and/or libraries of proteins
- Biophysical analysis of proteins using conventional and microfludic methods
- Presentations at international conferences and workshops
- Supervision and mentoring of students
Profile of Candidate:
- Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology or related fields
- Experience with protein biochemistry – expression, purification, kinetics
- Well organized, responsible, self-motivated, creative and flexible attitude
- Positive personality and a sense for team-work
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 7: 1066, 2021
- ACS Catal. 10: 1210, 2020
- Methods Enzymol. 643: 51, 2020