Opening for Postdoc(EMBL), Heidelberg, Germany

Postdoctoral fellowship in structure based drug design:
 
Applications are invited for a post-doc position in the group of Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy in the Structural and Computational Biology Unit at the EMBL in Heidelberg. The aim of the research is to develop a new approach to describe the binding mode of organic ligands to macromolecular receptors in absence of crystallographic data. The methodology is based on a novel, high-through-put modelling strategy guided by NMR data. 
The NMR facility at the EMBL features an 800 MHz and a 600 MHz spectrometer, both equipped with cryoprobes. In the Structural and Computational Biology Unit a broad range of techniques, such as X-ray crystallography, single particle electron microscopy, EM tomography, single molecule light microscopy and molecular modelling, are used to describe biological systems at various levels of spatial and temporal resolution. Excellent resources and extensive expertise are available in the area of computation. 
 
Applicants should hold a PhD and should have received outstanding training in mathematics, physics or bioinformatics. At least one accepted first author publication is expected. Good programming skills are a benefit. Strong motivation and excellent scientific skills are essential, as well as the willingness to work in a team. Desire to work in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment is essential. 
An initial contract of 1 year will be offered to the successful candidate. This can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review. EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. 
To apply, please email a cover letter, CV (in English) and contact information of three professional references quoting ref. no. BIOfr/09/PD/007 in the subject line, to application@embl.de