Postdoctoral Fellow in RNA-based Antibiotics: The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a cutting-edge project on programmable RNA antibiotics. This role will focus on investigating the molecular mechanisms of antisense peptide nucleic acids (PNA)-based antibiotics, aiming to understand their binding rules and impact on mRNA functions.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (f/m/d) in RNA-based Antibiotics
Designation:
Postdoc (f/m/d)
Research Area:
The research will be conducted within the field of RNA-based antibiotics, specifically focusing on antisense peptide nucleic acids (PNAs) and their interaction with nucleic acids.
Location:
The position is based at the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) in Würzburg, Germany. The successful candidate will also need to travel regularly between Würzburg, Germany, and Strasbourg, France.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Successfully completed university or master’s degree in natural sciences.
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field of biosciences.
- Experience in analyzing RNA structures or working with microbial cultures is desirable.
- Interest in data science is advantageous.
- Very good communication skills with a strong command of English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international environment.
- Enthusiastic about a dynamic working environment with high scientific standards.
- Willingness to travel regularly between France and Germany.
- Strong publication record appropriate to career stage.
Job Description:
- Responsible for the content of research tasks.
- Design and execution of experiments.
- Preparation and publication of scientific papers.
- Presentation of research findings at national and international conferences.
- Supervision of research assistants, doctoral candidates, and students.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and a brief description (½ – 1 page) of a prior research project. Do not include a photo. Confirm that you have read and agree to our privacy policy regarding the processing of your personal data. Send your complete application, quoting reference number 084/2024, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany, or by email. If applying electronically, please provide all documents in a single PDF.
Last Date for Apply:
August 18, 2024
For further information, please contact Dr. Redmond Smyth at +49 931 31 89152 or via email at redmond.smyth@helmholtz-hiri.de. Additional information about the HIRI can be found at www.helmholtz-hiri.de.
