*Research technician position *
is available in the research *group of Kristina Djinovic-Carugo* in the
Department for Structural and Computational Biology, Max. F. Perutz
Laboratories of the University of Vienna, Austria. The main area of the
group research is structural biology of F-actin based cytoskeleton, with
main focus on striated muscle. The lab uses an integrative structural
biology approach combining biophysical and high resolution structural
studies (macromolecular crystallography being the main technique) with
lower resolution approaches (SAXS, SANS, EM) or specific distance
information (chemical cross-linking coupled to mass-spectrometry, NMR).
The Department for Structural and Computational Biology is equipped with
state of the art instrumentation/facilities to carry out all steps from
cloning, protein expression and purification, to X-ray diffraction,
biomolecular NMR, as well as for a series of biophysical and optical
spectroscopy techniques. The Department is located on Vienna Campus
Biocenter, which is the largest life sciences hub in Austria. Vienna is
frequently ranked the world’s best city to live in. It is a United
Nations city with a large English-speaking community.
*Job Responsibilities*
You will be assisting in the lab on a variety of biochemical and
biophysical studies, including gene cloning, protein expression,
purification, and characterization of purified protein by various
biochemical and biophysical techniques, and protein crystallization. You
are also expected to help with management of laboratory, together with
lab-manager of the research group.
*The Candidate*
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who is enthusiastic to
work in an ambitious and multidisciplinary team and fits the following
profile:**
* Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a
related field
* Excellent understanding of the theoretical and technical principles
of common techniques in protein biochemistry and molecular biology,
such as molecular cloning, protein expression and purification and
biophysical characterization.
* Practical experience with molecular biology, molecular cloning
techniques, protein purification, and biochemistry is essential;
experience in insect and/or mammalian cell culture is an asset.
* Experience with protein crystallization, biophysical
characterization and structure determination will be highly valued.
* She/He should be willing to acquire further skills and contribute to
the development of new methods.
* Excellent command of English (spoken and written) is a must, German
skills are an asset. Computer literacy and experience of using
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
*Application details*: if you want to join an exiting project and become
a member of our interdisciplinary team please compile an application
package containing:
* Letter of interest
* Your CV
* Contact details for two references
and submit your application to *Kristina Djinovic Carugo *(to /e-mail:
*[log in to unmask]*/) by *March 12^th , 2017.*
This is a full-time post for up to 2 years with the possibility for
extension to max 7 years subject to successful evaluation. The post is
funded by the Christian Doppler Laboratory for High‐Content Structural
Biology and Biotechnology and is available for immediate start.
Brutto salary for 40 hours/week is EUR 2023,40.
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Department of Structural and Computational Biology
Max F. Perutz Laboratories
University of Vienna
Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Campus Vienna Biocenter 5
A-1030 Vienna
Austria
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Phone: +43-1-4277-52203
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