Postdoc: Integrative Structural Biology of Translation

Instruct-ERIC; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Poland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position in Integrative Structural Biology of Protein Translation. The project aims to define a mechanistic, spatially resolved model of protein synthesis in human brain cells using cryo-EM, advanced light microscopy, and computational methods.

The candidate should have a PhD in the field and a strong publication record. We seek individuals with hands-on cryo-EM single-particle analysis experience, molecular

Qualifications

• PhD in structural biology or related discipline; track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Advanced knowledge of cryo-EM techniques, especially single-particle analysis; basic cryo-ET knowledge is a plus.
• Basic programming skills in Python and experience in Unix/Linux HPC environments.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop integrative structural biology approaches for protein translation studies.
• Build mechanistic, spatially resolved models of protein synthesis in neurons.
• Collaborate across computational biology, biophysics, and molecular biology teams.

Skills

Cryo-EM single-particle analysis

Molecular modelling

Python programming

Unix/Linux HPC

English proficiency

Education

PhD in structural biology or related discipline

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Tools

Cryo-ET

Molecular modelling software

Cryo-EM data analysis tools

Job description

Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Poland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position in Integrative Structural Biology of Protein Translation. The project aims to define a mechanistic, spatially resolved model of protein synthesis in human brain cells using cryo-EM, advanced light microscopy, and computational methods.

The candidate should have a PhD in the field and a strong publication record. We seek individuals with hands-on cryo-EM single-particle analysis experience, molecular