Postdoctoral Position Protein Biochemistry / Protein Biophysics at the single molecule level
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- France
- Closing date
- Jan 1, 2018
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Motivation
The successful candidate will be part of the ERC Consolidator Grant project “TryptoBoost” carried out at the Institut Fresnel under the supervision of Jérome Wenger. Our group has acquired a wide expertise in the nanoscale control of light fields in plasmonic nanostructures and its application to enhance fluorescence spectroscopy applications including FCS and FRET [1-6].
Our next project aims at efficiently monitoring single proteins using their intrinsic tryptophan fluorescence enhanced by optical nanoantennas in the ultraviolet. Using the natural amino acid fluorescence rules out all drawbacks due to external labelling, while the optical nanoantennas enable single label-free protein analysis at the physiologically relevant micromolar concentrations thanks to the localization and enhancement of light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.
The TryptoBoost approach is broadly applicable to any protein containing aromatic amino-acids, so the project breakthroughs will benefit a wide range of biophysical, chemical, and medical applications, to improve the development of therapeutic drugs or increase the detection sensitivity and read-out speed in analytical biosensing.
Research / Job description
To strengthen our multidisciplinary team, we are seeking a biochemist or biophysicist with expertise in protein chemistry or protein biophysics.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of the protein samples with or without external fluorescence labelling. He/She will also take part in spectroscopy characterization experiments taking advantage of the most recent advances in nano-optics and single molecule fluorescence analysis using techniques such as FCS, TCSPC, FLIM and FRET.
The selected Postdoc researcher will work under the supervision of Jerome Wenger and benefit from direct mentorship to further develop his/her career.
Required qualifications – Eligibility
- To apply for the postdoctoral contract, candidates must hold an internationally-recognized PhD degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Chemistry.
- Experience in protein biochemistry, protein biophysics, protein purification, protein-protein interactions, fluorescence labelling, single molecule fluorescence techniques, FCS, and/or FRET will be highly appreciated.
No restrictions of citizenship apply to the postdoctoral contract.
Terms of employment – Postdoc
The position is intended as full-time (38 hrs / week, 12 months / year) appointment under CNRS contract. The contracts are offered for two years and can be extended for a supplementary year.
Application procedure
Suitable candidates are requested to submit:
- A Curriculum Vitae, including a fully referenced list of publications
- A presentation letter with declaration of interests and a description of your past achievements (max. 2 pages)
- Contact email of three potential references
Applications should be submitted by email
Selection is based on merit and potential, measured in terms of the academic record and personal achievements. Proactivity, participation in community activities, and capacity for team-work are also taken into account.
The call will remain open until positions are filled.
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