Postdoctoral and Predoctoral Positions at the Structural Biology Unit of IBMB-CSIC
The Structural Biology Unit (SBU) of the Molecular Biology Institute of Barcelona (IBMB) opens 5 postdoc and 7 predoc positions.
The SBU of IBMB is one of leading research units of the Spanish Research Council (CSIC). The SBU consists of seven research groups, featuring over 60 researchers, which aim to understand the cell machinery from a structural perspective. In this realm, the unit stands a leading position in the field of macromolecular X-ray crystallography in Spain. In 2015, the SBU was selected as a “María de Maeztu” Unit of Excellence by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO), which recognizes exceptional quality in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer.
Postdoctoral Positions
Conditions
Five postdoctoral contracts are available for a period of up to three years, to be enrolled in the following research projects:
- Structural studies of protein-DNA complexes involved in gene transcription regulation.
- Biochemistry and molecular biology of proteolytic enzymes and of the host-microbiome interaction.
- Development of computational methods in macromolecular crystallography.
- Structural studies on mitochondrial DNA regulatory proteins.
- Genome-wide bioinformatic analysis of nucleosomal DNA topology.
Applicants will be hired under standard CSIC contract conditions (plus Social security and Health insurance benefits).
How to apply
The application deadline is 11 th April of 2016. Candidates will be required to provide the following information in their application:
- Personal data and CV specifying education and experience (including list of publications, conferences, projects, fellowships obtained, awards…).
- Covering letter, including motivation for applying and indicating the research lines of interest.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Referees will send their confidential letters directly to SBU-IBMB by e-mail to: lvacri@ibmb.csic.es
More information
Dowload from here the call document, or contact the SBU “María de Maeztu” project manager via e-mail: lvacri@ibmb.csic.es.
Predoctoral Positions
Conditions
The seven fellowships are to join any of the following research projects:
- Structural studies of protein-DNA complexes involved in gene transcription regulation.
- Structure of proteins involved on pathological processes.
- Structural studies on mitochondrial DNA regulatory proteins.
- Structural studies on macromolecular complexes involved in exocytosis.
- Biochemistry and molecular biology of proteolytic enzymes and of the host-microbiome interaction.
- DNA topology, regulation and functional implications.
- Development of computational methods in macromolecular crystallography.
Candidates should have a university degree and a master’s degree by September 2016, with a minimum of 300 European Higher Education Area ECTS credits (at least 60 must come from the master’s studies). In addition, candidates must have a good level of English.
The grant salary will be specified in the MINECO call.
How to apply
The application deadline is 11 th April of 2016. Candidates will be required to provide the following information in their application:
- Personal data and CV specifying education and experience.
- Covering letter, including motivation for applying and indicating the research line of interest.
- A scan of the Certified Academic Record, showing grades obtained (degree and masters). If these are not in Catalan, Spanish or English, applicants should attach a translation into any of those three languages.
- 2 letters of recommendation. Referees will send their confidential letters directly to SBU-IBMB by e-mail to: lvacri@ibmb.csic.es
More information
Dowload from here the call document, or contact the SBU “María de Maeztu” project manager via e-mail: lvacri@ibmb.csic.es.
