Two positions at PhD student or postdoctoral level are available for
highly motivated, creative individuals at the Department of Molecular
Biology of the University of Geneva in Switzerland. The laboratory of
Thomas Schalch
(http://www.molbio.unige.ch/eng/research_groups/schalch/lab) is seeking
candidates with a strong interest in understanding mechanisms underlying
chromatin structure, associated macromolecular complexes and gene
silencing by structure-function analysis. Our research efforts are
targeted towards macromolecular assemblies relevant to chromatin biology
in the fission yeast S. Pombe. Formation of specialized chromatin
environments plays important roles in development and disease, and it is
our goal to understand the molecular details in the context of well
tractable model organisms.
The Department of Molecular Biology at the University of Geneva is one
of the oldest molecular biology departments in the world and was home to
the discovery of restriction enzymes. Today, the department's research
program focuses on gene expression, replication and signaling, and it
provides access to state of the art equipment for X-ray crystallography,
microscopy, molecular biology and biophysical analyses.
The candidate has to have an excellent command of spoken and written
English. Previous experience with protein X-ray crystallography, protein
production or experience with S.pombe is a plus. Most importantly, a
strong interest in the mechanistic understanding of chromatin biology
and gene silencing is required.
Candidates should contact Thomas Schalch at [email protected]. To
apply, please send a letter of motivation, a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
detailing your publications and past research experiences. PhD students
will be part of the International PhD program in Basic and Applied
Molecular Life Sciences (http://lifesciencesphd.unige.ch, next deadline
for PhD applicants is Dec. 15. 2014!).
Thank you for forwarding this announcement to interested candidates.
Best regards,
Thomas Schalch
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Thomas Schalch, PhD
Professeur boursier FNS
Department of Molecular Biology
University of Geneva
