Postdoc: Neurodegenerative Structural Biology with Cryo-EM

Instruct-ERIC

Kraków, Polska

On-site

PLN 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

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Job summary

Instruct-ERIC in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a Postdoc (F/M) in the M. Schacherl group at the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology.

The project explores molecular mechanisms of protein synthesis in human brain cells using cryo-EM, advanced light microscopy, and computational methods. Essential qualifications include a PhD in structural biology or related discipline, international research experience, and a strong publication record.

Qualifications

  • PhD in structural biology or related field is required.
  • Experience in an international research environment in structural biology.
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, first-author or co-first-author in leading journals favored.
  • Proven ability to write high-quality scientific publications."
  • Advanced cryo-EM techniques knowledge, especially single-particle analysis; cryo-ET knowledge is a plus.
  • Understanding of brain cell biology and protein translation dynamics is an asset.
  • Programming in Python and Unix/Linux environments; experience with HPC.

Skills

PhD in structural biology
international research experience
publication track record
cryo-EM single-particle analysis
cryo-ET knowledge
Python programming
Unix/Linux HPC exposure
brain cell biology knowledge
publication-quality visualizations
English fluency
team-oriented
proactive problem-solving

Education

PhD in structural biology or related discipline (biophysics/biochemistry)

Tools

Python
Unix/Linux
HPC systems

Job description

Instruct-ERIC in Kraków, Poland, invites applications for a Postdoc (F/M) in the M. Schacherl group at the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology.

The project explores molecular mechanisms of protein synthesis in human brain cells using cryo-EM, advanced light microscopy, and computational methods. Essential qualifications include a PhD in structural biology or related discipline, international research experience, and a strong publication record.

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