Offer: Postdoctoral Researcher Position - Structural Biology Laboratory
Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology
University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk
Offer: Postdoctoral Researcher Position
Application deadline: 13.02.2025
Start date: 01.03.2025
Duration: 3 years (1 year probation)
The Structural Biology Laboratory at the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology (IFB) of the University of Gdansk and Medical University of Gdansk is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the EMBO Installation Grant project entitled:
“Investigation of Salmonella pathogenicity and survival”
A perspective candidate will:
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Hold a PhD in biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biology or related field;
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Have practical knowledge of laboratory and computational techniques used in protein biochemistry, molecular biology or structural biology. Expertise in protein interaction assays will also be an asset. Previous experience in the preparation of samples for structural biology studies (X-ray crystallography and/or cryo-EM) will be advantageous.
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Have documented research achievements, including a publication record and active participation in conference presentations;
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Be determined to acquire new skills, embrace challenges and demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a team;
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Have a very good command of English language;
As a postdoctoral researcher you will be responsible for the purification of proteins, generation of bacterial mutants and performing various bacterial assays. You will perform protein biophysical and biochemical characterization, be in charge of preparation of samples for structural studies (X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM), and determine their structures.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Analysis and interpretation of the obtained results and their preparation in the form of reports and presentations;
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Participation in writing manuscripts;
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Supervision of junior scientists participating in the project;
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Active participation in seminars of the research group, faculty seminars and scientific conferences and trainings;
We offer:
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Full-time employment contract initially for a period of 12 months with extension to 36 months;
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A position fully focused on scientific research (no teaching commitments);
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Opportunity for scientific development and working within a young and dynamic research team;
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Technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
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Participation in international trainings, internships, and conferences. Support from peers, and academic mentoring;
How to apply:
Submit your applications electronically by 13th February 2025 to the following address: grzegorz.grabe@ug.edu.pl , specifying "IG Postdoc position" in the subject of the message.
Your application will be submitted in English as a single pdf and should contain:
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CV, taking into account the above-mentioned expectations (experience, previous scientific achievements, including publications, awards and distinctions, participation in conferences and internships, etc.);
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Motivation letter (max 1 page);
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Contact details of at least two potential referees, including one of your supervisors;
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Copy of the PhD degree diploma or a document confirming obtaining of a PhD title;
Please include the following clause in the submitted documentation: "I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the scholarship offer for the purposes of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Act of August 29, 1997 on the Protection of Personal Data, Journal of Laws No. 133 item 883.”
Only selected candidates will be invited to an interview conducted in English. Interview information will be sent to invited candidates by email. The successful candidate will be selected by the project leader. The competition may close when no suitable candidate fulfilling the above requirements is found.
Please direct any questions to:
dr Grzegorz Grabe (grzegorz.grabe@ug.edu.pl)