Postdoc: C. elegans RNA Amplification Machinery

University of Vienna; Wien; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work-life balance

International team environment

Good public transport connections

Internal training & coaching

Fixed-term contract with fair salary

Résumé du poste

The University of Vienna invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in the Falk Lab at Max Perutz Labs. You will study how C. elegans amplifies small RNAs to regulate gene expression, combining biochemistry, biophysics, and worm genetics.

This three-year project may be extended based on performance and funding. Responsibilities include active research, teaching activities, and supervision of students, with opportunities for manuscript preparation and conference presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, or related field.
• Extensive experience with recombinant protein production and purification.
• Experience with biophysical methods to assess oligomeric state, ligand binding, and monodispersity (SEC-MALS, mass photometry, ITC, MST, fluorescence anisotropy).
• Experience establishing enzymatic activity assays.
• Good written and spoken English; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsabilités

• Drive your research project on the assembly and regulation of the small RNA amplification machinery, bridging in vitro reconstitution and biochemistry with C. elegans genetics.
• Meet with your supervisor regularly to prioritize tasks.
• Participate in group, campus, and workshop activities.
• Present at conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Seek training and coaching when useful to support the project.
• Educate and supervise Bachelor, Master, and PhD students.

Connaissances

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Protein expression & purification

Independent project work

Teamwork & communication

Formation

PhD in biochemistry / molecular biology / structural biology or related

Outils

SEC-MALS

Mass photometry

. ITC

MST

Fluorescence anisotropy

Description du poste

The University of Vienna invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in the Falk Lab at Max Perutz Labs. You will study how C. elegans amplifies small RNAs to regulate gene expression, combining biochemistry, biophysics, and worm genetics.

This three-year project may be extended based on performance and funding. Responsibilities include active research, teaching activities, and supervision of students, with opportunities for manuscript preparation and conference presentations.