Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry: The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Otago, located in Dunedin, New Zealand, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral fellow for a two-year full-time position. The fellow will work on a collaborative research project funded by the China–Maurice Wilkins Centre, in partnership with Dr. Matthias Fellner. The project aims to develop peptide-based tools for the treatment and diagnosis of infectious diseases. The person chosen for the job will work at the University of Otago and also as a visiting scientist at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. They will be hosted by Prof. Shiyu Chen.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemical Biology, or a similar discipline
Location: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemical Biology, or a similar discipline.
- Experience in in vitro enzyme characterization, including cloning, purification, and structural characterization.
- Knowledge of drug screening, discovery, and development, including peptides, antibody research, and phage display.
Job Description:
- Establish a pipeline for the development of peptide-based tools targeting proteins related to bacterial infectious diseases.
- Work with Dr. Fellner and Prof. Chen to study proteins at the Biochemistry Department of the University of Otago and SIMM.
- Discover peptide inhibitors for target proteins at SIMM and characterize them at the University of Otago.
- Focus on protein-inhibitor structure characterization using X-Ray crystallography at the Australian synchrotron.
- Utilize cutting-edge phage-display methods for the generation of new peptide-based tools.
How to Apply: To apply, click on the apply button below and submit your application quoting Reference Number 2300941. The application deadline is Monday, 26 June 2023.
For further information, please visit the department website or contact Dr. Matthias Fellner via the provided contact details.
Last Date for Apply: Monday, 26 June 2023
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Skills and Experience:
| Techniques | Requirements |
|---|---|
| In vitro enzyme characterization | Cloning, purification, structural characterization |
| Drug screening, discovery, and development | Peptides, antibodies, phage display |
Additional Information:
| Contact | Dr. Matthias Fellner |
|---|---|
| Position details | Information Statement |
| Guidelines for Academic Positions | Guidelines |
| Further Information | Department Website |
| Location | Dunedin |
Note: The salary for this position is $82,460 per annum. Only candidates eligible to work in New Zealand or China, and able to start no later than 1 September 2023, will be considered.
