The group of Dr. Javier Montenegrois seeking for a Postdoctoral Candidate with strong interest in Supramolecular Chemistry, Chemical Biology and Synthetic Biology. This is an excellent opportunity to joina Human Frontiers Project, a cutting-edge research aimed towards the fabrication of a minimal cell and a synthetic cytoskeleton (group website).
The general aim of the project is to prepare and study peptides and othe molecules that self-assemble into tubular and fibril networks in the “out of the equilibrium” regime.
Description
The applicant will be involved in the preparation of the cytoskeleton of a minimal cell mimic. The research will involve the synthesis of self-assembling peptide building blocks and the biophysical characterization of the resulting ensembles. This project is part of an international project towards a fully synthetic cytoskeleton with self-regulating capabilities. The research groups involved are top-level scientists of the United States (Neal Devaraj) and Japan (Toshihide Takeuchi).
Starting Date and Term: Starting date could be flexible during 2020. 1 Year plus 1 potential year extension after evaluation.
Requirements
- We seek outstanding individuals with initiative, creativity and team-working ability and with a diploma in Chemistry, Biophysics and Synthetic Biology.
- Experience in peptide chemistry, self-assembly, microfluidics and biophysics will be highly considered.
- Good communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English are essential.
Further information: https://www.dropbox.com/s/udwpurwsrro9e2w/HFSP_contrato_2020.pdf?dl=0
Applications
Applications should be sent directly to Dr. Montenegro, javier.montenegro [at] usc.es, including a CV (maximun two pages), a full concise list of publications and the name and the e-mail of two contact person(s), indicating in the subject HFSP-03.
Deadline: April 15th, 2020.