A funded postdoctoral position in structural biology (up to 3 years) is available in the Unit for Structural Biology at the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research (IRC) in Ghent, Belgium. Our group employs an integrative structural biology approach in conjunction with molecular interaction studies and cellular interrogation of the systems under study to elucidate the structural and mechanistic principles underlying the assembly, activation and pathophysiology of macromolecular complexes pivotal to inflammation, immunity, and cancer.
Doctoral degree in the field of Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics
Keen interest in structural biology
Broad practical experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and production and purification of recombinant proteins and complexes thereof towards structural and biophysical studies
Research experience in one or several of the following methodological approaches in structural biology is an asset:
Single-particle Electron Microscopy
Macromolecular X-ray Crystallography
Small-angle X-ray Scattering
Experience in biophysical methods for the study of protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions (e.g. Isothermal Titration Calorimetry, Surface Plasmon Resonance, Biolayer Interferometry, Multi-Angle Laser Light Scattering)
Publication record in international journals subjected to peer-review
Collaborative spirit
Interest in translational aspects of fundamental research
Our research department (https://www.irc.ugent.be), the VIB (www.vib.be), and Ghent University (https://www.ugent.be/en) are all internationally recognized centers for research and scholarship. The VIB Center for Inflammation Research offers a very stimulating environment to conduct high-level basic and translational biomedical research supported by an international research community.
This position is available immediately. Candidates are asked to apply online via https://jobso.id/bys2 Please include a detailed CV with list of publications, a letter of motivation, and the names of two references.