Postdoctoral position in bioinformatic analysis of catalytic DNA molecules
Functional Potential of Nucleic Acids
Job description
Artificial evolution is a powerful method that makes it possible to isolate nucleic acids with specific functions (such as the ability to bind a ligand or catalyze a reaction) from large nucleic acid libraries. The group of Dr. Edward Curtis at IOCB Prague uses this method for a variety of projects, including to isolate catalytic DNA molecules (deoxyribozymes) that generate chemiluminescent, fluorescent, and colorimetric signals and to identify RNA-cleaving deoxyribozymes from structured nucleic acid libraries. The group is searching for a postdoc with a background in bioinformatics who will help to process and analyze high-throughput sequencing datasets generated in these experiments.
Requirements
- PhD or strong background in bioinformatics
- Publication-proven experience in relevant fields
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
We offer
- An opportunity to work with biologists, medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, and biochemists at a leading scientific institute
- Competitive financial remuneration
- 5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
- Health insurance and full benefits package incl. contribution to supplementary pension insurance and contribution to sports / culture/ leisure time
- Meal subsidy
- Financial support for parents with young children
- State-of-the-art instrumentation portfolio
Additional information
the position will be initially for 1 year with the possibility of extension
flexible, but can be as soon as possible
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their past work and explaining why they are interested in this position along with a CV, list of publications and preferably 2 reference letters by email to Dr. Edward Curtis at edward.curtis@uochb.cas.cz.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview. Please note that if you are not contacted within 4 weeks, we have given preference to candidates who more closely meet the criteria. Thank you for your understanding.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.