Postdoctoral Position - Regulatory Roles of tRNA Modifications in Protein Synthesis

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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