Dear CCP4 Community,

We are pleased to announce a PDRA position at the ESRF Structural
Biology Group.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to to
in-house structural biology and neurobiology research while
supporting the development of X-ray micro-tomography and other
group activities.

Context & Job Description

ESRF provides state-of-the-art facilities for diffraction,
solution scattering, and cryo-EM experiments. A key part of our
Group is the Biology Laboratory, which supports cloning,
large-scale protein expression, and cell biology research. As a
member of the Partnership on Structural Biology (PSB), our lab
benefits from extensive biophysical and cell biology platforms. 

As PDRA, your main responsibilities will be:

• Conduct neurobiology research, focusing on mitochondrial
  bioenergetics and neurodegeneration, with an emphasis on
  Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis.
• Apply ESRF’s multiscale, multimodal beamline capabilities,
  including cryo-EM and X-ray bioimaging.
• Participate in the development of a new X-ray
  micro-tomography setup at the ID30B beamline.
• Serve as a Local Contact for external users conducting
  research on our Structural Biology beamlines.

Expected Profile

• PhD in biophysics, biology, chemistry, or a closely related
  field
• Experience with molecular biology and biophysical methods
• Strong background in X-ray crystallography and X-ray/EM
  imaging
• Research experience in mitochondrial biology and neurobiology
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
  and facility users
• Proficiency in English (working language at ESRF)

What We Offer

• Join a world-leading international research institute with a
  workforce from 38 different countries
• Collaborate with global experts to advance scientific
  discovery and address societal challenges
• Live and work in Grenoble, a vibrant city in the heart of the
  Alps, named Europe’s Green Capital 2022
• Enjoy a supportive workplace designed to foster work-life
  balance
• Benefit from a competitive salary and allowances package,
  including relocation support
• For more details on employment terms, visit: https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html
• The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and strongly
  encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including
  individuals with disabilities.

For full details and to apply, visit:https://esrf.gestmax.eu/1883/1/post-doc-id30b-and-cibb-lab/en_US

You can contact me (solerlop@esrf.fr) for further
details.

Thanks for  considering!

montse

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