An opening for a Post-doctoral position is available starting January
15th in the Structural Basis of Genome Integrity Group at the Spanish
National Cancer Research Centre in Madrid (CNIO).
The ideal candidate should have a PhD in structural biology,
biochemistry or a related field and should have experience in
molecular biology, protein expression and purification. Additional
experience in macromolecular X-ray crystallography and/or
single-particle electron microscopy is highly desirable. Experience
with protein expression in eukaryotic systems is an advantage.
Fluency in English required.
The research focuses on structural and functional aspects of genome
integrity, with particular emphasis on employing X-ray
crystallography and single-particle electron microscopy to elucidate
the structures and understand the function of large macromolecular
complexes involved in DNA recombination and repair.
The candidate will work with a team of highly motivated structural
biologists and biochemists and collaborate with cell biology and
computational groups at the CNIO. The Structural Basis of Genome
Integrity Group is a newly established research group led by Dr.
Santiago Ramon-Maiques who recently moved to the CNIO from the
Institute of Biomedicine of Valencia, and previously worked in the
group of Dr. Wei Yang at the National Institutes of Health, in
Bethesda.
We offer:
o An appointment for a period of one year with the possibility
of extension up to five years.
o A competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
o Access to state-of-the-art facilities for X-ray
crystallography and electron microscopy.
o The opportunity to be part of a European Cancer Research
Centre of excellence that successfully combines basic and applied
research.
Applications can be sent at any time, preferably before 1st of
January 2010. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research
interests, and the names and contact information of two references to
Santiago Ramon-Maiques (sra...@ibv.csic.es). All enquiries and
applications will be treated confidentially.
