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[ccp4bb] OPEN POSTDOC POSITION: PROTEIN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGIST



We are seeking a highly motivated scientist for an EU-funded postdoctoral
position in protein structural biology for an experimental team at Loschmidt
Laboratories, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic (https://loschmidt.chemi.muni.cz/peg/). We conduct basic research in enzymology and fight acute stroke, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform protein expression, purification and biophysical characterization. 
Design and perform protein crystallization experiments.
Collect X-ray diffraction data and determine protein-ligand complex structures.
Adapt emerging structural techniques: nanocrystallography and cryo-EM.
Work in a friendly, inspiring and highly collaborative environment.
Opportunities for further training, personal growth and benefits package.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:
PhD in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or biophysics.
Experience with protein expression and purification.
Previous experience with protein structural techniques.
Experience with biophysical and biochemical protein characterization.
Willingness to learn new techniques: nanocrystallography and cryo-EM.
Ability to develop new concepts; goal-oriented and problem-solving skills.
Good proficiency in English.

APPLICATIONS:
Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter.
Two letters of recommendation.
Send your application to Jitka Sedlackova at jitkasedlackova@mail.muni.cz

SELECTED PAPERS:
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 140: 17999, 2018 ACS Catalysis 8: 9420, 2018
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 137: 4988, 2015 ACS Catalysis 6: 7597, 2016
Chem. Rev. 113: 5871, 2013	Curr. Opin. Chem. Biol. 19: 8, 2014 
Angewandte Chemie 52: 1959, 2013	Nature Chem. Biol. 10: 428, 2014

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Jitka Sedláčková, PhD

Loschmidt Laboratories
RECETOX, Masaryk University
ICRC, St. Anne's University Hospital
Tel. +420 54949 3041

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