PhD position in Structural Biology 100%, Spring 2016
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Switzerland
- Closing date
- Jun 24, 2016
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Description
A PhD position is open in the Focal Areas of Structural Biology/Biophysics and Infection Biology. In the frame of the ERC advanced grant project FICModFun 340330 (2014-2019) we are studying the
Molecular Mechanism of FIC Domain-mediated Post-translational Modifications.
The project is based on a multi-disciplinary approach combining in vivo studies with structural biology and biochemical/biophysical methods. For further information, please consult the web pages of the participating groups of Prof. Christoph Dehio (http:/biozentrum.unibas.ch/dehio) and Prof. Tilman Schirmer (http://biozentrum.unibas.ch/schirmer).
Recent publications arising from this collaboration:
- Stanger et al., 2016, PNAS, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1516930113;
- Harms et al., 2015, Cell Reports, doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2015.07.056;
- Engel et al., 2012, Nature, doi:10.1038/nature10729.
Your profile
Highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in structural biology and infection biology are encouraged to apply. Experience in biophysical methods, molecular biology, protein chemistry and crystallography is of advantage. The working language at the institution is English.
We offer you
State of the art working environment, infrastructure and facilities. Salary according to institutional guidelines.
Application / Contact
Please apply with your CV, a brief description of previous research experience and the names of two references at the link below.
Further information
http://www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/education/phd/overview/
https://phdstudents.biozentrum.unibas.ch
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