Post-Doctoral Position at The EvoChromo Laboratory, ISTA, Austria

Post-Doctoral Position: The Schur, Berger, and Schleper Labs are collaborating to investigate the origins of eukaryotic chromatin through an interdisciplinary project funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) under the excellent=austria initiative. The Schur Lab at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) seeks a post-doctoral researcher with expertise in structural biology and cryo-electron microscopy/tomography.

Post-Doctoral Position at The EvoChromo Laboratory

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Position

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Research Area Structural Biology, Cryo-Electron Microscopy, Chromatin Evolution

Location Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), Austria

Eligibility/Qualification PhD in Structural Biology, Computational Biology or related field

Application Deadline Open Now

Designation: Post-Doctoral Researcher

Research Area: Structural Biology, Cryo-Electron Microscopy/Tomography, Chromatin Evolution, Cell Biology of Archaea

Location: Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), Austria

• PhD degree in Structural Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field.
• Experience in cryo-electron microscopy/tomography and associated image analysis.
• Additional expertise in cell biology of archaea, chromatin biology, and biochemistry is highly valued.
• High level of interest in developing new workflows for in situ structural biology.
• Commitment to research excellence with a demonstrated publication track record in leading scientific journals.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and work effectively as part of a research team.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Job Description: The successful candidate will develop a project focused on the evolution of protein complexes involved in chromatin activity in Archaea, which prefigure eukaryotic chromatin. The candidate will utilize and develop in situ structural biology approaches using cryo-EM/cryo-ET. The position requires regular interaction and collaboration with other research groups as part of the newly forming EvoChromo laboratory.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter, and contact details of three referees to Florian Schur at .

Last Date to Apply: Open Now

Contact Information: For more details on the Schur group's work, visit Schur Lab .