A post-doctoral position is available in the group of Sean Connell at
the Structural Biology Unit at the CIC bioGUNE, near Bilbao (Spain)
(http://www.cicbiogune.es).
The project will include characterizing complexes of the translational
machinery in particular those related to signal transduction, protein
folding and assembly. This will involve using genetic screens to
identify novel ligands and characterizing them using a hybrid approach
including cryo-EM and NMR & X-ray crystallography (in collaboration
with the Fucini group).
The CIC bioGUNE has a state-of-the art infrastructure for sample
preparation, biophysical characterization and structural analysis
(crystallization screening, X-ray facilities, a JEOL JEM-2200FS 200kV
field emission gun (FEG) electron microscope with Omega filter and a
NMR 800 MHz Bruker US2 Avance II magnet equipped with a cryoprobe).
The Institute is integrated in a multidisciplinary environment suited
to foster scientific excellence.
Applicants should have a PhD in biochemistry, structural or molecular
biology, biophysics or a related area. Experience in electron
microscopy, NMR and/or X-ray crystallography is desirable, but not
required. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and
contact info of three references to Sean Connell
(sconn...@cicbiogune.es). The position will remain open until a
suitable candidate is found. Informal enquires are also welcome.
The position is available immediately and is internally funded by the
CIC bioGUNE for a period of three years
Bilbao is a modern cultural center exemplified by the Guggenheim
Museum, offers a vibrant nightlife and incredible world renowned
gastronomy. Bilbao?s greatest advantages is that it is surrounded by
mountains (always covered in rich green forests) while being very
close to the Atlantic (just a 30 min metro trip).