Postdoctoral Fellow

10 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

France

Application Deadline

14 May 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

To be defined

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

An ERC-funded postdoctoral position in structural biology is available in the laboratory of Dr. Wojciech Galej at the EMBL Grenoble, France. We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our team interested in the structure and function of RNA-protein complexes. Our group investigates various aspects of gene expression, including pre-mRNA splicing, snRNP biogenesis and transcription regulation by the Integrator complex. We use a multidisciplinary approach to tackle complex biological problems by combining cryo-EM/ET, computational modelling, and other biochemical and biophysical methods. The main focus of this position will be structural studies of the splicing machinery by cryo-EM/ET.

Your role
Taking up and leading a challenging structural biology project
Designing and performing experimental procedures
Analysing and interpreting experimental data
Taking part in regular group meetings, unit seminars and international conferences
Staying up to date with the literature and the latest methodological developments relevant to the project
 
You have
PhD in molecular biology or a related field
Extensive experience in biochemistry and/or molecular/cell biology
Good knowledge of structural biology methods, in particular cryo-EM/ET
Independence and ability to solve problems
Good time management and pro-active attitude
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
 
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented international research organisation. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

EMBL Grenoble enables access to state-of-the-art structural biology technologies with the local EM facility equipped with the T12 screening microscope and a 200kV Glacios microscope with Falcon4i/SelectrisX detector. Additionally, we have a regular access to five 300kV microscopes located locally at ESRF and at EMBL Heidelberg. Other facilities include high-performance computing cluster, dedicated GPU workstations for data processing and deep learning applications, ESRF synchrotron X-ray beamlines, high-field NMR at the IBS as well as mammalian and insect cell facilities, biophysical platform, confocal microscopy and high-throughput crystallization facilities.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

EMBL offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family-friendly working environment. Competitive salary and social security benefits, financial support for relocation, a relaxed culture, professional development, canteen and other staff facilities make EMBL a great place to work.

** Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply nevertheless.
 
What else you need to know
We are Europe’s research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.

Our mission is to offer vital services in training scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research. The working language of the institute is English.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.embl.org/groups/galej/

Applications, including CV, cover letter and contact to 2 academic referees, should be submitted via our recruitment portal: https://www.embl.org/jobs/

For science-related inquiries, please contact Wojtek Galej ([email protected] ).

EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Country

France

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobrxiv.org/job/european-molecular-biology-laboratory-27778-postdoctora…

Contact

Website

https://www.embl.org/

STATUS: EXPIRED