Group Leader in Structural Biology of Complexes at EMBL Grenoble, France. The appointed Group Leader will be an ambitious structural biologist with an original multidisciplinary research programme oriented towards structure-function relationships of macromolecular complexes in eukaryotic systems.
Current interests of Outstation groups are mainly focussed on protein-nucleic acid complexes involved in transcription, epigenetics, non-coding RNAs, RNA metabolism, RNA virus replication and host-pathogen interactions, although other areas could be developed.
He/she will benefit from the world-class environment offered by the inter-institutional Partnership for Structural Biology (EMBL, ESRF, ILL, IBS, www.psb-grenoble.fr) which gives access to state-of-the-art structural biology technologies including the ESRF synchrotron X-ray beamlines for MX and SAXS, cryo-EM (Polara/ K2 at IBS, Titan Krios/K2 to be installed at the ESRF) as well as bacterial, insect and mammalian cell expression facilities, biophysical platform, confocal microscopy and high-throughput crystallisation platforms for soluble and membrane proteins.
Applicants should have a PhD, at least 3 years post-doctoral experience, a strong record of achievement in structural, molecular or cell biology and preferably research projects making use of both X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy.
Further information about this position can be obtained from the Head of EMBL Grenoble, Stephen Cusack (cusack@embl.fr).
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family friendly working environment.
The remuneration package comprise a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme, medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial support for relocation and installation, including your family. EMBL is committed to achieving gender balance and strongly encourages applications from women.
Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Please apply online and include a cover letter, CV and a concise description of research interests and future research plans. Please also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be emailed directly by your referees to references@embl.de at the latest by 27 September 2016.
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Application closing date: 30 September 2016.
Interviews are planned for end of October 2016.
