Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Fundación Biofísica Bizkaia
- Research Field: Biological sciences
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)
Offer Description
The successful candidate will join the Structure and Cell Biology of Viruses Laboratory at Instituto Biofisika (IBF), working on the project "Unraveling Viral Pathogenesis through Structural Analysis of Virus-Host Interactions and Assembly" (PID2024-160051NB-I00, funded by MICIU/AEI and ERDF/EU).
The research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying virus assembly, cell entry and antibody recognition, combining structural and functional approaches. The position will involve supporting virus production and purification, preparation and handling of samples for structural studies, cryo-EM and cryo-ET experiments, image processing and analysis, and general laboratory activities.
Applicants should hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with an outstanding academic record and strong motivation for experimental research. Interest in structural biology, virology, cryo-EM/cryo-ET or related fields is expected. Previous experience in these areas is an advantage but is not essential, as training will be provided.
The successful candidate is expected to start before November 2026. Candidates interested in subsequently pursuing a PhD within the group will be positively considered.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications
Experimental research
Specific Requirements
Outstanding academic record; strong motivation to pursue experimental research and an academic research career; strong interest in structural biology, virology, cryo-EM/cryo-ET or related fields; ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team; good communication skills and proactive attitude.
Additional Information
Benefits
Training in advanced structural and imaging techniques, including cryo-EM and cryo-ET; access to high-end electron microscopy infrastructure; international, collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment; opportunity to develop research experience in preparation for a potential PhD and academic research career; possibility to apply for relevant predoctoral fellowship programmes, subject to eligibility and the corresponding calls.
Additional comments
Structure and Cell Biology of Viruses Laboratory: https://www.biofisika.org/en/research/structure-and-cell-biology-viruses
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: INSTITUTO BIOFISIKA BIZKAIA
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: BIZKAIA
- City: LEIOA
- Postal Code: 48940
- Street: Barrio Sarriena s/n
Contact
- State/Province: BIZKAIA
- City: Leioa
- Website: http://biofisika.org/
- Street: Barrio Sarriena s/n
- Postal Code: 48940
- E-Mail: recruitment@fbiofisica.es
- Phone: +34946018001
