Postdoctoral Position - Regulatory Roles of tRNA Modifications in Protein Synthesis
Max F. Perutz Laboratories
Vienna, Austria
We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our team. The successful applicant will take a lead role in the project on regulatory roles of tRNA modifications in protein synthesis. Training and supervision will be provided throughout the project, but we also expect a high level of drive and independence.
Candidates
- PhD degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields;
- Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-reviewed journals;
- Extensive experience in molecular microbiology with a special emphasis on RNA biochemistry, transcriptomics, especially ribosome profiling, and bioinformatic data analysis. Previous experience with structural biology is a plus;
- Excellent command of written and spoken English;
- Team player and high social/communicative skills.
Your future tasks
You actively participate in research, teaching, and administration, which means:
- Contribution to the project on regulatory roles of tRNA modifications in protein synthesis;
- Participation in writing scientific publications and grant applications;
- Participation in teaching and supervision of BSc and MSc students;
- You participate in the organization of meetings, conferences, and symposia.
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