Postdoc on Fully Synthetic Supramolecular Cytoskeleton 1437 views

Postdoctoral position on the Fully synthetic supramolecular cytoskeleton with self-regulating capabilities, Spain

Description

The group of Dr. Javier Montenegro (ERC-StG,) is seeking for a Post-Doctoral Candidate with strong interest in Supramolecular Chemistry, Chemical Biology and Synthetic Biology. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Human Frontiers Science Program Project (HFSP), a cutting-edge research aimed towards the fabrication of a minimal cell and a synthetic cytoskeleton (Fully synthetic supramolecular cytoskeleton).

Aim: The general aim of the project is to prepare and study peptides and other molecules that self-assemble into tubular and fibril networks in the “out of the equilibrium” regime.

The applicant will be involved in the preparation of the cytoskeleton of a minimal cell mimic. The research will involve the synthesis of self-assembling peptide building blocks and the biophysical characterization of the resulting ensembles. This project is part of an international project towards a fully synthetic cytoskeleton with self-regulating capabilities.

The research groups involved are top-level scientists of the United States (Neal Devaraj) and Japan (Toshihide Takeuchi).

Starting Date and Term: Starting date could be flexible during 2017. 2 years of contract (annual evaluation).

Benefits

1. Cutting-edge research within a group funded by prestigious grants as European Research Council (ERC-Starting Grant) and the Human Frontiers Science Program.
2. Expert support for individual grants applications, e.g. Marie Curie (MSCA-IF)
3. 2 years contract

Job Requirements

1. We seek outstanding individuals with initiative, creativity and team-working ability and with a PhD degree in Chemistry, Biophysics, Synthetic Biology, Chemical Biology or Biochemistry.
2. Experience in peptide chemistry, self-assembly, microfluidics and biophysics will be highly considered.
3. Good communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English are essential.

How To Apply

Applications: The application procedure is online. Applicants must fill out the application form; attach the required documents and the contact references. This call is also available here in pdf format:

Closing date: October, 25th 2017.

Organization: CIQUS – Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials
C/ Jenaro de la Fuente s/n
University of Santiago de Compostela
15782 Santiago de Compostela – Spain