Summary
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Basel is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Biology and Natural Product Biosynthesis. This position offers an opportunity to work on elucidating natural product biosynthetic pathways, focusing on bacterial aromatic polyketide biosynthesis.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Biology & Natural Product Biosynthesis
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (100%)
Job Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Structural Biology & Natural Product Biosynthesis |
| Location | Pharmacenter, University of Basel, Switzerland |
| Starting Date | September 1st, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 to 4 years |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Educational Qualification: Doctoral degree in a related field (structural biology, pharmaceutical biology, (bio)chemistry, or microbiology).
- Required Experience:
- Structural biology (X-ray crystallography)
- Natural product research
- Desirable Knowledge:
- Enzymology
- Protein design
- Molecular biology
- Microbial metabolism
- Natural product analysis (LCMS, NMR, etc.)
- Bioinformatics
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English (C2 level)
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Explore the enzymatic aspects and mechanisms involved in bacterial aromatic polyketide biosynthesis.
- Collaborate with project partners to engineer and exploit involved enzymes for synthetic approaches, seeking natural product derivatives with potential antibiotic and anticancer properties.
- Assist PhD students in structural elucidation of proteins.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through the University of Basel’s online application portal. Required documents include:
- Brief cover letter
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
- Contact details of 2 referees
The CV should clearly outline relevant experience and academic coursework in the listed methods.
Note: Applications sent via email, postal services, or agencies will not be considered.
Last Date to Apply
Please submit your application by [insert last date here].
For general inquiries, contact Prof. Robin Teufel at robin.teufel@unibas.ch.
Apply at: University of Basel Job Portal
