PhD Grant in Chemical Biology: The Universitat de Girona is offering a PhD grant (IF-UdG-2024) in the field of computational chemical biology/biochemistry at the Institute of Computational Chemistry and Catalysis. The research project, led by Dr. Marc Garcia-Borras and Dr. Ferran Feixas, focuses on multi-scale molecular modeling protocols to understand biochemical processes and design integrative biocatalysts.
PhD Grant in Computational Chemical Biology/Biochemistry
Study Area: Computational Chemical Biology/Biochemistry
Location: Institute of Computational Chemistry and Catalysis, University of Girona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed 240 ECTS Bachelor’s degree + 60 ECTS Master’s degree, or 300 ECTS Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent schemes.
- Average grade of 6.5 out of 10, according to the equivalence of average grades of university studies as per the Spanish Ministry of Universities guidelines.
Description: The PhD project involves computational enzyme design and modeling of complex biochemical processes. The research will be conducted in collaboration with experimental groups, focusing on understanding molecular mechanisms and utilizing this knowledge for rational design.
Starting Date: Between November 2024 – January 2025
Project Title: Integrative Computational Modeling of Biochemical and Biocatalytic Processes: From Understanding to Design
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their applications via email to Dr. Marc Garcia-Borras (marc.garcia@udg.edu) and Dr. Ferran Feixas (ferran.feixas@udg.edu) by April 10th, 2024, including: a) Motivation letter highlighting interest in the position. b)
Curriculum vitae emphasizing previous research experience. c) Name and contact address of at least one reference.
Last Date for Apply: April 10th, 2024
Our research group offers an inclusive environment with excellent mentoring and networking opportunities. The Institute of Computational Chemistry and Catalysis is globally recognized in computational chemistry and catalysis.
