Location: Grenoble, France
Staff Category: Postdoctoral Fellow
Contract Duration: 2 years
Reference Number: GR_00072
*Closing Date: 4 January 2015*
*Job Description*
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest
ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters
Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany), with additional sites in
Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy).
EMBL is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to join the group
of Marco Marcia at EMBL Grenoble. EMBL is a leading international
research organization with a collaborative atmosphere. We are seeking to
recruit an outstanding candidate with a strong interest in applying
structural biology approaches to important biological problems. We focus
on ribonucleoproteins formed by long non-coding RNAs and involved in
transcription regulation.
*Qualifications and Experience*
The successful applicant should hold a Ph.D. and have a solid background
in biochemical analysis of protein and/or RNA complexes. Experience in
single particle cryo-electron microscopy and/or X-ray crystallography
would be an advantage. The laboratory has excellent access to
state-of-the-art equipment including the ESRF synchrotron and a Tecnai
F20 Polara equipped with K2 direct electron detector. We welcome
applications from candidates that are interested in working at the
interface of cryoEM and X-ray crystallography. Motivation to work in a
multidisciplinary and international environment is fundamental to this
position.
*Application Instructions*
Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs
*Additional Information*
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive
conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research
organisation. Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can
be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
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Dr. Marco MARCIA
Group Leader
EMBL Grenoble
71 Avenue des Martyrs, room 254
38042 Grenoble Cedex 09
France
phone (lab): 0033-(0)476207634
phone (office): 0033-(0)476207759
fax: 0033-(0)476207199
email: mmar...@embl.fr
web: https://embl.fr/research/unit/marcia/
