POSTDOCTORAL POSITION – PROTEIN INTERACTIONS
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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION – PROTEIN INTERACTIONS Institute/ Company Information Polo GGB, since 2011, has been a highly specialized center dedicated to promoting scientific research in the fields of genetics and genomics, the study of disease vectors, bioinformatics, and biology.
We actively collaborate with universities, research institutes, and companies to foster the development of innovative projects and the sharing of knowledge.
Position Details Job Title POSTDOCTORAL POSITION – PROTEIN INTERACTIONS Employer Polo d' Innovazione di Genomica Genetica e Biologia Srl Location Terni, Italy Date Posted 30/05/2024 Date End 16 June 2024 Employer URL Job Description Polo d’ Innovazione di Genomica, Genetica e Biologia ( Polo GGB) is a highly specialized Italian private enterprise operating in the Life Sciences field and focusing on research and development of genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics solutions, and delivery of services to the academic and public/private sectors.
Polo GGB receives substantial international funding in individual grants and as a partner of research consortia and projects, including Target Malaria, ISIDO Re, and SCENARIOS.
The Ecology and Genetics branch of Polo GGB, based in Terni ( Italy), is a cutting-edge research center working on various aspects of biology of vector mosquitoes.
The center is equipped with unique facilities for the generation, rearing, and studying genetically modified mosquitoes, including mosquitoes with gene drive constructs designed for malaria control.
Position SummaryA postdoctoral researcher position is available immediately in the Ecology and Genetics Research Center to work under the supervision of Dr.
Jaroslaw Krzywinski on a project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and aimed at identification and characterization of molecular interactions involved in the sex determination and sexual differentiation of the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae.
For relevant publications see: Science 2016; Curr.
Biol. 2021, Curr.
Biol. 2023.
The candidate is expected to have a strong background in either biochemistry or molecular biology and genetics, and an excellent practical understanding of techniques commonly used in the study of protein molecular interactions.
REQUIREMENTS Ph.
D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or closely related field.
Expertise and hands-on experience in:protein biochemistry, such as protein expression, isolation of protein complexes through pulldown/co-immunoprecipitation, analysis of protein-protein or protein-nucleic acid interactionsmolecular cloningmass spectrometry technologies (desirable)cell culture and transfection (desirable) Demonstrated proficiency in experimental design, data acquisition, analysis, and manuscript preparation, evidenced by the first-author publications in quality journals.
Personal Skills Highly motivated to perform cutting-edge research and publish in top-quality journals Able to plan, conduct, and analyze experiments with little supervision Meticulous attention to details, well-organized in performing experiments and record keeping Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Employment duration: 20 months, with a possibility of extension dependent on the availability of funds.
To apply: Please, send your CV, cover letter, and contact details of 2 referees to: hrpologgb. com.
Inquiries can be directed to Dr Jaroslaw Krzywinski (j. krzywinskipologgb. com).
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Stipendio: 30. 000 - 50. 000
Salario minimo: 30.000 - 50.000 €
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