Researcher in Biophysical Chemistry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description Biophysical chemistry involves physicochemical methods and theory to investigate and explain biochemical phenomena based on a molecular perspective. The position specifically involves studies of protein structure and dynamics using advanced, high-resolution NMR spectroscopy. The project concerns structure determination and dynamics studies of plant hemoglobins.

The position is placed at the division of Biophysical Chemistry (Mikael Akke’s research group) and involves a collaborative project with the division of Pure and Applied Biochemistry (Leif Bülow’s research group).

 Work duties

• Research within protein structure and dynamics using multidimensional NMR spectroscopy, data processing and analyses.
• Reporting of research results and publication in scientific journals.

 Qualification requirements Applicants must have:

• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Experience of research using advanced, high-resolution NMR spectroscopy on proteins aimed towards structure and dynamics.
• Practical experience of the following experimental methods:
  • reparation of NMR samples
  • heteronuclear, multidimensional NMR spectroscopy on isotope labelled proteins, including relaxation and diffusion measurements
• Experience of advanced data processing, in particular:
  • residue-specific assignment of heteronuclear, multidimensional NMR spectra using advanced software, e.g. CCPNMR
  • interpretation of NMR relaxation data using advanced software, e.g. relax
  • data modelling using Matlab

Assessment criteria and other qualifications Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment Fixed-term employment, 100 %, 2021-01-21–2021-06-30.

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
• contact information of at least two references,
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.