Postdoctoral position in structural biology EMBL Grenoble, France

Postdoctoral position in structural biology

Research

Grenoble, France

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.

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

Closing date: 13 June 2023

Contract duration: 2 years

Grading: P1

Reference number: GR00207

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 one of the world’s leading research organizations in biomedical science. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg, with additional sites in Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton, Rome and Barcelona.

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.

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and familly-friendly working environment.

What else you need to know

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 all inquiries please contact Wojtek Galej (wgalej@embl.fr).

Apply now

For questions or issues with the application process, please contact recruitment@embl.org