A fully funded postdoctoral position in structural biology is available in the laboratory of Dr. Wojciech Galej at EMBL Grenoble, France. We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our team interested in the structure and function of large RNA-protein complexes. Our group investigates various aspects of gene expression, including pre-mRNA splicing, snRNP biogenesis and transcription regulation by the Integrator complex. We use multidisciplinary approach to tackle complex biochemical problems by combining cryo-EM, computational modelling, and other biochemical and biophysical methods.

Your role

• Taking up and leading a challenging structural biology project
• Designing and performing experimental procedures
• Analysing and interpreting experimental data
• Taking part in regular group meetings, unit seminars and international conferences
• Staying up to date with the literature and latest methodological developments relevant to the project

You have

• PhD in molecular biology or a related field
• Extensive experience in biochemistry and molecular biology
• Independence and problem solving skills
• Good time management and pro-active attitude
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team

Why join us

EMBL is one of the world’s leading research organizations in biomedical science. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg, with additional sites in Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton, Rome and Barcelona.
EMBL Grenoble enables access to state-of-the-art structural biology technologies with the local EM facility equipped with the T12 screening microscope and a 200kV Glacios microscope with Falcon4i/SelectrisX detector. Additionally, we have a regular access to five 300kV microscopes located locally at ESRF and at EMBL Heidelberg. Other facilities include high-performance computing cluster, dedicated GPU workstations for data processing and deep learning applications, ESRF synchrotron X-ray beamlines, high-field NMR at the IBS as well as mammalian and insect cell facilities, biophysical platform, confocal microscopy and high-throughput crystallization facilities.

EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and familly-friendly working environment.

What else do I need to know

For more information visit our website: https://www.embl.org/groups/galej/

For all inquiries please contact Wojtek Galej (wgalej@embl.fr).