Senior Researcher in Protein Chemistry / Chemical Biology
Applicants are invited for a PostDoc position in our Chemical Biology group at the Life and Medical Sciences (LIMES) Institute at the University of Bonn/Germany. You will join an interdisciplinary team and work on an ERC-funded project on the development of molecular machines based on interlocked DNA-architectures. This project will involve the generation and purification of mutant proteins as well as chemical modifications of proteins and their characterisation by biophysical methods.
The optimal candidate holds a Ph.D. in chemistry (or related discipline) and has a strong background in at least one of the fields of protein engineering, chemical biology, or synthetic biology. An excellent publication record is mandatory. Solid knowledge in protein expression and purification is desired. Experience in protein modification by synthetic methods or in molecular biology is advantageous.
The deadline for applications is 30th of November. The position can be filled immediately and will be granted for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of later extension. Salary is at E13 level according to the TV-L scale. Depending on the scientific success of the project, there is the opportunity to start an independent scientific career and to build up a junior group following completion of the project.
Further information can be found at: www.famuloklab.de
The University of Bonn is an equal opportunities employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified women or handicapped people, all other considerations being equal.
Please send your application, including a CV, a description of your own research interests and the contact details of at least 2 scientific referees, as a single PDF file to Prof. M. Famulok (supratec@uni-bonn.de).