STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN MILAN (ITALY)
A 2/3 year Postdoc position is available in the Structural Vaccinology division
of the Structural Biology Unit run by Prof. Martino Bolognesi at the Department
of Biosciences (University of Milan). The hired Postdoc will carry out the
recombinant production, crystallisation and 3D structure determination of
protein antigens from two parasites, Schistosoma mansoni and Trypanosoma cruzi,
responsible for Schistosomiasis and Chagas disease, respectively. Both
pathogens are two of several pathogens that are emerging in Lombardy, one of
the most affluent areas of Italy, due to an increase in immigration. The aim of
the project is to develop new diagnostic tests for on-site use in hospitals and
refugee centres.
In this context, 3D structures will serve as the basis for in silico
epitope mapping methods to guide subsequence computer-aided epitope peptide
design for immunodiagnostic development based on epitope peptide microarrays.
The project is highly multi-disciplinary and involves nine partners from the
Lombardy region, including academic and industrial partners and is funded by
the Lombardy Council.
The candidate must have a PhD (in biochemistry or similar) and a good
background in molecular biology and recombinant protein production and
purification techniques. Experience in protein crystallography and immunology
will be of advantage. The candidate must work well with others. Participation
in group meetings, departmental seminars and attendance at international
conferences and courses will be required. The candidate must be highly
motivated. Good written and spoken English is essential.
For more information please contact: Dr. Louise Gourlay
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>) or Prof. Bolognesi
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>).
Position start date: negotiable (no later than 1st October).
Louise J. Gourlay (PhD)
Structural Biology Unit
Dep. Biosciences
University of Milano
Via Celoria 26
20133 Milano
Italy
Tel: + 39 (02) 50314914
http://bioscienze.bio/ricerca/laboratorio-di-biologia-strutturale/
