Postdoctoral Researcher ( Ref Postdoc 2021-27 MGS)

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemical Biology/Organic Chemistry to work in protein bioconjugation under the supervision of Professor Marcos García Suero for a period of 12 months funded by ICIQ-Severo Ochoa Strategic Funds 2021. The project will involve the development of new technologies for the selective modification of peptides and proteins at natural aminoacids and applications thereof.

We are looking for a self-motivated, creative and independent individual that fulfill the following requirements:

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Biology.
• Proven track record in the development of protein/peptide bioconjugations.
• Experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Wide experience in LC-MS and LC-MS/MS.

Valued qualities

• Peptide synthesis.
• Experiences in SDS or fluorescence gel electrophoresis, tryptic digestion and other proteomic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Development of new bioconjugations and applications thereof.
• Writing reports, preparation of scientific articles, and presentation of results in group meetings and conferences.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment (LC-MS)
• Complete documentation of research results.

This position will be funded by the State Research Agency/Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through the “Severo Ochoa” Centres of Excellence Program 2019 (CEX2019-000925-S, 2020-2023).