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PhD Position in “Neutron Scattering & Protein– Biomembrane interaction”

Job Summary

A predoctoral position to do the PhD thesis is available at Instituto Biofisika under the supervision of Prof. Marité Cárdenas Gómez (https://biofisika.org). The position is fully funded and has a duration of 3 years.
Neutron scattering is a technique that seeks to understand the properties of matter at a structural and dynamic level.

Job Description

Publication date: January 30, 2023

The IBF is a joint research centre of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). In partnership with Fundación Biofísica Bizkaia (FBB), the centre focuses on advancing knowledge about the physical and chemical processes underlying biology and disease.

Offer and description of the project
A predoctoral position to do the PhD thesis is available at Instituto Biofisika under the supervision of Prof. Marité Cárdenas Gómez (https://biofisika.org). The position is fully funded and has a duration of 3 years.
Neutron scattering is a technique that seeks to understand the properties of matter at a structural and dynamic level. Neutron scattering techniques are only available in large facilities, as they can only be produced in nuclear reactors or spallation sources. The European Spallation Source (ESS) is currently being built in Lund, Sweden, and the Basque country has contributed significantly by building key components.

The open PhD position will focus on optimizing methods to study membrane structure under curvature and in presence of a range of biomolecules, it may cover as well the study of lipid-based nanoparticles (of the same type as those used in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against COVID19) structure and the behaviour of their lipid components under various curvatures. This project includes a collaboration with AstraZeneca in Sweden.

Required background
Applicants must have a degree in Physical Chemistry, Nanoscience or Physics, and a Master that gives access to PhD programs. Background in colloidal and surface chemistry, nanotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics will be valued. Applicants should have a good academic record, good communication skills, a strong passion and commitment to science, and work well within a group. Knowledge of written and spoken English is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Applications should be addressed through the Biofisika website contact page (http://biofisika.org/contact/ ), adding the following subject: [Job Application: 106_MCardenas Neutrino]. It is recommended that applications are made as soon as possible as they will be considered upon arrival. Applications in a single pdf file must include:
1. Cover letter highlighting their interest in the position and the main research achievements.
2. Curriculum vitae clearly stating the degree and master final qualifications.
3. Copies of master and bachelor diplomas as well as a copy of the course transcripts.
4. Name and contact address (e-mail) of two academic referees.

The aimed start date for the position is June the 1st.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline: March 15, 2023

Benefits

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