Postdoc: Protein Structural Biologist
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist for an EU-funded postdoctoral position in protein structural biology for an experimental team at Loschmidt Laboratories, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic (https://loschmidt.chemi.muni.cz/peg/). We conduct basic research in enzymology and fight acute stroke, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Job Description:
- Perform protein expression, purification and biophysical characterization
- Design and perform protein crystallization experiments
- Collect X-ray diffraction data and determine protein-ligand complex structures
- Adapt emerging structural techniques: nanocrystallography and cryo-EM
- Work in an 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 expression and purification
- Previous experience with protein structural techniques
- Experience with biophysical and biochemical protein characterization
- Willingness to learn new techniques: nanocrystallography and cryo-EM
- Ability to develop new concepts; goal-oriented and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in English
Applications:
- Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter
- Two letters of recommendation
- Send your application to Jitka Sedlackova at jitkasedlackova@mail.muni.cz
Selected Papers:
- J. Am. Chem. Soc. 140: 17999, 2018
- J. Am. Chem. Soc. 137: 4988, 2015
- ACS Catalysis 8: 9420, 2018
- ACS Catalysis 6: 7597, 2016
- Chem. Rev. 113: 5871, 2013
- Angewandte Chemie 52: 1959, 2013
- Curr. Opin. Chem. Biol. 19: 8, 2014
- Nature Chem. Biol. 10: 428, 2014