PhD: Hazelnut Lipase Structure–Function Explorer

ESRF - The European Synchrotron; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

ESRF - The European Synchrotron in Grenoble invites applications for the NextSTEP Doctoral Programme. The project focuses on structural characterization of a hazelnut lipase using time-resolved crystallography, in collaboration with Turin and Ferrero.

Selected candidates must enroll in the University of Torino Doctoral School; the two-year contract is renewable for one year and relocation support is offered.

Qualifications

• Background in structural biology or protein biochemistry.
• Degree allowing enrolment for a PhD in chemistry, materials science, physics or related field.
• Diploma must be provided at some stage; official certificate may be issued for MSCA eligibility.
• Proficiency in English with proof at least at B2 level.

Responsibilities

• Join the NextSTEP Doctoral Programme at ESRF in Grenoble for a two-year contract, renewable.
• Enrolment in University of Torino / Doctoral School as a condition of recruitment.
• Research on lipase mechanism using biophysical and biochemical techniques, incl. time resolved crystallography.

Skills

Structural biology

Biochemistry

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

ESRF - The European Synchrotron in Grenoble invites applications for the NextSTEP Doctoral Programme. The project focuses on structural characterization of a hazelnut lipase using time-resolved crystallography, in collaboration with Turin and Ferrero.

Selected candidates must enroll in the University of Torino Doctoral School; the two-year contract is renewable for one year and relocation support is offered.