PhD Studentship: Deciphering the molecular mechanism of action of the E3 complexes
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Poland
- Closing date
- Feb 28, 2018
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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
Scientific discipline: genetics/biochemistry/structural biology/cryo-EM
Job type (employment contract/stipend): stipend
Position starts on: March 1st, 2018
Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 36 months
Institution : Laboratory of Protein Metabolism in Development and Aging (Wojciech Pokrzywa); Laboratory of Protein Structure (Marcin Nowotny), International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) in Warsaw
Project leaders: Dr. Wojciech Pokrzywa, Dr. Marcin Nowotny
Project title: Deciphering the molecular mechanism of action of the E3 complexes
Project description
The project combines genetics, biochemistry molecular and structural biology. It aims to determine the mechanism of action of ubiquitin ligases involved in protein homeostasis. It is a joint project of Dr. Marcin Nowotny (structural biology) and Dr. Wojciech Pokrzywa (genetics, biochemistry).
Key responsibilities include
The production of protein using different expression systems, purification of proteins, biochemical studies and structure determination by crystallography and cryo-EM. Additionally, worm genetics will be used in the project.
Profile of candidates/requirements
- Solid knowledge and documented laboratory experience in at least one of the following disciplines: structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics
- Very good command of English (oral and written)
- Motivation and passion for experimental work
Required documents
- Motivation letter (in English).
- CV (in English)
- Subjects studied and grades obtained (in English or in Polish)
- Contact details of the scientific supervisor and if available other personal referees
Application deadline: 28.02.2018
For more details about the position please visit:
www.iimcb.gov.pl, https://www.iimcb.gov.pl/en/research/laboratories/31-laboratory-of-protein-metabolism-in-development-and-aging-pokrzywa-laboratory,
Please include in your offer:
“I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the Personal Data Protection Act as of 29 August 1997, consolidated text: Journal of Laws 2016, item 922 as amended.”
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