Dear colleagues,
I have two postdoctoral fellowships available in my group. Please see below
for the details and feel free to spread it to anyone you think might be
interested and suitable for the positions.
All the best,
Eleonore
Postdoctoral fellowships to study structural and functional evolution of viral
proteins
The von Castelmur lab at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM)
and part of the Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine at Linköping
University, Sweden, is looking to recruit up to two postdoctoral fellows
(2-year projects) to study the evolutionary relationship and functional
repurposing of human proteins acquired by picornaviruses (through horizontal
gene transfer).
The overall goals of these particular projects are to continue the structural
and functional characterisation, already begun in the lab. The projects will
involve molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysics in combination with
structural biology techniques (in house access to a variety of techniques
through ProLinC https://liu.se/en/research/prolinc). Therefore, we seek highly
motivated individuals with practical experience and expertise in cloning and
protein production (expression, purification, characterization), structural
biology (experience in at least one technique is required) and an interest in
learning new methods and skills.
Qualifications and requirements to applicants:
* Scholarship may be granted only to non-Swedish citizens with a PhD or
equivalent acquired in another country than Sweden. The applicant must not have
been employed by Linköping University previously.
* The applicant must have or be about to receive a doctoral degree in a
subject relevant to the research project (e.g. structural biology, molecular
biology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or a related area) and needs to
be passionate about research. Problem solving ability and creativity are
essential.
* Documented ability to write scientific manuscripts (one or more first
author papers from Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies will be highly valued)
* Excellent English interpersonal, communication and writing skills
* Ability to operate both independently but also as a team player in a
multi-disciplinary environment
Application
The application should consist of the following:
1. A short (maximum 1 A4 page) cover letter, explaining the motivation to
apply for the position.
2. The CV of the applicant, including a list of published peer-reviewed
articles.
3. Statement of Research Interests, max 2 pages
4. Copies of the PhD diploma (or equivalent).
5. Contact details for 2-3 references, one of which should be your PhD
supervisor.
The duration of the fellowship is 2 years. Your application should be written
in English and prepared as a package in PDF format, to be submitted to
eleonore.von.castel...@liu.se<mailto:eleonore.von.castel...@liu.se>. Make sure
to use the subject line: “application for postdoctoral fellowship
IFM-2019-00239” in the application email. Submit the application on May 21st,
2019 at the latest. The top ranked candidates will be contacted within three
weeks from the closing date for an interview. Starting date according to
agreement. For more information, contact Dr. Eleonore von Castelmur.
Email: eleonore.von.castel...@liu.se<mailto:eleonore.von.castel...@liu.se>
Webpage: https://liu.se/en/employee/elevo74
Eleonore von Castelmur, PhD
Biträdande lektor
Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM)
Linkoping University
SE-581 83 Linköping
phone: +46 13 281966
e-mail: eleonore.von.castel...@liu.se<mailto:eleonore.von.castel...@liu.se>
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