A PhD bursary position is available at the University of Groningen to
study the structure and function of LysM (peptidoglycan/chitin-binding)
domains in eukaryotic proteins. The aim of this project is to obtain
in-depth structural knowledge of eukaryotic LysM domain repeats and
their interaction with ligands in order to explain their biological
functioning. This will be accomplished by combining state-of-the-art
genetic engineering and protein overproduction technology in the group
of Prof. Dr. Jan Kok (Molecular Genetics Department) with the
high-throughput X-ray crystallography facilities of the group of Prof.
Dr. Bauke Dijkstra (Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry), both at the
Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) of the
University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
*We offer:
*A bursary position for a period of 4 years. Within this period, the
work should lead to a PhD thesis and a PhD defense at the University of
Groningen. The gross amount of the bursary grant will be EUR 1422 per
month.*
We look for:
*A molecular biologist / biochemist with interest in protein structure
determination and structure analysis.*
Required skills:
*Expertise in molecular biology technology, protein overproduction and
purification, biological activity assays. Excellent communication skills
with good command of oral and written English. Preferably background
knowledge of Bioinformatics and Structural Biology. Preferably
familiarity with the Linux operating system and scientific computing and
data analysis.
*Information and application:*
A more detailed description of this PhD position may be found at
http://www.rug.nl/gbb/jobopportunities/bursarypositions/index.
For further information and direct applications please contact:
Prof. Dr. Jan Kok
Dept. of Molecular Genetics
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Prof. Dr. Bauke W. Dijkstra
Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Dr. A.M.W.H. Thunnissen
Laboratory of Biophysical Chemistry, University of Groningen
Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, the Netherlands
Phone +31.50.3634380 Fax +31.50.3634800
