Postdoctoral Research Assistant: The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) is seeking a motivated and passionate Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Biomolecular Design and Structural Nanomedicine group led by Roger Castells-Graells. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative research in biomolecular designs and cryo-electron microscopy applications.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant for the Biomolecular Design and Structural Nanomedicine Group
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Research Area
Biomolecular Design, Structural Biology, Cryo-Electron Microscopy (cryo-EM), Protein Design, Nanomedicine
Location
Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), Madrid, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification
- Essential:
- PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biophysics, computational biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or a related discipline.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: protein biochemistry, molecular biology, virology, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), or machine learning.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Desirable:
- Experience with Python and other programming languages.
- Data analysis experience of single-particle cryo-EM images and/or tomography data.
- Hands-on experience with cryo-focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (cryo-FIB/SEM).
Job Description
The successful candidate will engage in groundbreaking research that combines protein design, structural biology, and synthetic biology with AI-driven approaches. The aim is to engineer protein cages, nanomachines, and other biomolecules with precise functions and explore new methods to manipulate biological systems. This position focuses on developing imaging tools for cryo-EM and therapeutic platforms that address critical challenges in cancer and human health.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications via email to empleo@cnio.es, clearly quoting the Reference: AIBDSN2 in the subject line. Applications and resumes without this reference will not be considered. Required materials include:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Contact details for 2-3 referees
Last Date to Apply
11th October 2025, by 23:59:00
For informal inquiries, contact:
- Dr. Roger Castells-Graells (rcastellsg@cnio.es)
- Dr. Oscar Llorca (ollorca@cnio.es)
More information can be found at RCG Lab Website.
