PhD position available

From: Andy-Mark Thunnissen
Date: 20 August 2012 11:57

A 4-year PhD position is offered at the Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, the Netherlands.

Starting date: position is open.

Description

The successful PhD candidate will determine X-ray structures of novel cytochrome P450 enzymes, to understand the structural basis of their selectivity and catalytic properties, and to use this insight for developing improved P450 variants. Furthermore, the successful candidate will participate in the activities of the FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network called P4FIFTY (http://www.p4fifty.eu), including research collaborations with 8 academic and 2 industrial partners.

Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must hold an MSc degree, or comparable, in biophysical chemistry, biochemistry or similar. Experience with protein production/purification, basic molecular biology, X-ray crystallography and biochemical/biophysical characterization of proteins is highly desirable. Applicants should also have good knowledge of English, both written and oral, as the successful candidate will be asked to submit reports and the doctoral thesis in English. The position is offered in the context of a Marie Curie Initial Training Network, and transnational (European) mobility is a key element of eligibility. As such, applications will only be accepted from EU candidates who have spent less than 12 months in the Netherlands within the last three years. Candidates' eligibility for the post is determined by Marie Curie terms and conditions.

Application information

Further details of the post and application procedure are available at: http://www.rug.nl/corporate/vacatures/jobOpportunitiesRUG

(look for job title: PhD position Crystallography of P450s)

Applicants should send:

• Their Curriculum Vitae
• A covering letter explaining their motivation for applying and any previous research experience or project work.
• Two names and contact information for references

Please note that, if interested, you will need to apply online through the link above.

For more information you can contact Dr. Andy-Mark W. H. Thunnissen,