Dear Colleagues
I would really appreciate if you could share the following information
regarding this available position in my group.
Best regards and thanks
Kristina*
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*Research technician*position is available in the research *group of
Kristina Djinovic-Carugo* in the Department for Structural and
Computational Biology, Max. F. Perutz Laboratories of the University of
Vienna, Austria. The main area of the group research is structural
biology of F-actin based cytoskeleton, with main focus on Z-disk of
striated muscle. The lab uses an integrative structural biology approach
combining biophysical and high resolution structural studies
(macromolecular crystallography being the main technique) with lower
resolution approaches (SAXS, SANS, EM) or specific distance information
(chemical cross-linking coupled to mass-spectrometry, NMR).
The Department for Structural and Computational Biology is equipped with
state of the art instrumentation/facilities to carry out all steps from
cloning, protein expression and purification, to X-ray diffraction,
biomolecular NMR, as well as for a series of biophysical and optical
spectroscopy techniques. The Department is located on Vienna Campus
Biocenter, which is the largest life sciences hub in Austria. Vienna is
frequently ranked the world’s best city to live in. It is a United
Nations city with a large English-speaking community.
*Job Responsibilities*
You will provide specific technical support to a research project
related to structural biology of muscle Z-disk interactome, and assist
in the lab on a variety of biochemical, biophysical and structural
studies, including gene cloning, protein expression, purification, and
characterization of purified protein by various biochemical and
biophysical techniques, as well as protein crystallization. You are also
expected to help with management of laboratory, together with
lab-manager of the research group.
*The Candidate*
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who is enthusiastic to
work in an ambitious and multidisciplinary team and fits the following
profile:**
* Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related
field
* Excellent understanding of the theoretical and technical principles
of common techniques in protein biochemistry and molecular biology,
such as molecular cloning, protein expression and purification and
biophysical characterization.
* Practical experience with molecular biology, molecular cloning
techniques, protein purification, and biochemistry is needed;
experience in insect and/or mammalian cell culture is an asset.
* Experience with protein crystallization, biophysical
characterization and structure determination will be highly valued.
* The ability to work to efficiently work as part of a team is essential
* She/He should be willing to acquire further skills and contribute to
the development of new methods.
* Excellent command of English (spoken and written) is a must, German
skills are an asset. Computer literacy and experience of using
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
*Application details*: if you want to join an exciting project and
become a member of our interdisciplinary team please compile an
application package containing:
* Letter of interest
* Your CV
* Contact details for two references
and submit your application to *Kristina Djinovic Carugo *(to /e-mail:
*admin.v...@univie.ac.at*/) by *February 5^th , 2018.*
This is a 30-35 h/week post for up to 6 years, subject to successful
evaluation after one year. The post is funded by the University of
Vienna, and is available for *start in March 2018*. Gross salary
according to collective agreement of Univ Vienna is EUR 2254,20 for 40
hours/week.
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Department of Structural and Computational Biology
Max F. Perutz Laboratories
University of Vienna
Vienna Biocenter (VBC), Campus Vienna Biocenter 5
A-1030 Vienna
Austria
e-mail: kristina.djino...@univie.ac.at
Phone: +43-1-4277-52203
Phone: +43-1-4277-52201 (secretary)
Mobile A: +43-664-602 77-522 03
Fax: +43-1-4277-9522
