Ph.D. Opportunity in Structural Biology: The Laboratory of Structure and Function of Biomolecules at the Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, is offering a Ph.D. scholarship for a highly motivated candidate. The research focuses on understanding protonation and coordination states in protein-nucleic acid interactions using advanced experimental techniques.
Ph.D. Scholarship Opportunity in Structural Biology
Designation:
Ph.D. Student
Research Area:
Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Macromolecular Physics
Location:
Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, macromolecular physics, or a related field
- Basic knowledge and skills in structural analysis of biological molecules
- Previous experience in biophysics, crystal structure analysis, or biophysical chemistry (preferred)
- Strong interest in experimental and computational structural biology
- Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment
- Proficiency in English is required
Job Description:
The selected candidate will be involved in experimental characterization of protonation states in protein-nucleic acid interactions. The project will use:
- Atomic resolution X-ray crystallography
- Neutron crystallography
- Specialized computational approaches
The research will be conducted under the supervision of Jan Dohnálek in a highly collaborative and stimulating environment with access to state-of-the-art methodologies and computational tools.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit:
- CV
- Cover letter explaining research interests and experience
- Academic transcripts
- Contact details of references
Applications should be sent to the Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences.
Last Date to Apply:
Until position filled
