PhD Position in Peptide Assemblies: The Centro de Física de Materiales (CFM), San Sebastian, Spain, is offering a 3-year funded PhD position within the JAE-PRE program. This research focuses on the development of short peptide co-assemblers to optimize supramolecular peptide assemblies (SPAs) for applications such as tissue regeneration and catalysis. The position will be supervised by Dr. Ivan Sasselli Ramos.
PhD Position in Supramolecular Peptide Assemblies (3-Year Funded)
Designation
PhD Researcher
Research Area
Supramolecular Peptide Assemblies, Computational and Experimental Chemistry, Structural Biochemistry, Physics, and Biology
Location
Centro de Física de Materiales (CFM), San Sebastian, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biology, or a related field
- No prior experience in supramolecular chemistry is required, but a willingness to learn in a multidisciplinary environment is essential
- Strong interest in computational and experimental methods related to material science
Job Description
The successful candidate will contribute to a multidisciplinary project at the intersection of computational chemistry, structural biochemistry, and material sciences. The project aims to design and optimize supramolecular peptide assemblies (SPAs) for applications in tissue regeneration, using a combination of experimental and computational approaches. Responsibilities include:
- Developing a deep understanding of intermolecular interactions and supramolecular self-assembly
- Utilizing spectroscopy, microscopy, and material characterization techniques
- Actively engaging in creative research directions
- Attending international workshops, conferences, and training programs
Dr. Sasselli will provide close supervision and guidance throughout the project, with a structured plan to track progress and develop independent research skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the official CSIC website, referencing the job code JAEPRE23-45. For further details, contact Dr. Ivan Sasselli Ramos at i.sasselli@csic.es.
Last Date for Application
Please apply by [insert application deadline here based on program guidelines].
