Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

PostDoc in Structural Biology, Research Center for Molecular Mechanisms

Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Russian Federation

Application deadline: 31 Oct 2019

There is an opening for a PostDoc in the field of structural biology at the Research Center for Molecular Mechanisms of ageing and age-related diseases at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology to work on structural elucidation of membrane proteins by combination of X-ray crystallography and single particle cryo-EM.

The suitable candidates should have a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry or biophysics with hands-on experience in either macromolecular crystallography or single particle cryo-EM, as well as experience in recombinant protein production and purification (experience with baculovirus expression system is a plus). The candidates should be fluent in English (knowledge of Russian is not required).

The position provides:

• A 2-year initial contract with the possibility of extension
• Salary of ~ 2000 euro
• The full support with all paperwork (visa and work permit)
• Young and ambitious team
• Possibility of research visits to foreign partners laboratories
• Subsidised housing on the campus
• The rich cultural heritage and all kinds of attractions of Moscow city

Please send applications (a motivation letter, CV, names of two potential referees) to a.guskov@rug.nl and rogachev.av@phystech.edu.