Predoctoral Research Assistant For The Structural Mechanisms Of Cell Growth Group ( Aipremerm)

Descripción The Structural Mechanisms of Cell Growth Group, within the Structural Biology Programme of the CNIO, is looking for candidates to fill a position as a predoctoral assistant to work on the identification and characterization of new regulators of cell growth by amino acids.Criterios de evaluación– Bachelor's degree in biology or related subjects, with a master's degree in Biochemistry, molecular biology or similar.
– Previous experience in molecular biology and biochemistry is essential, ideally with work in human and/or yeast cells and protein extraction/purification.
– Previous knowledge/experience in Mass Spectrometry is a plus.
– Technical skills: • Molecular biology: PCR, DNA purification, cloning, transformation and generation of cell lines using CRISPR/Cas9, etc.
• Biochemistry: protein extraction/purification, immunoprecipitation, Western blot, among others.
• Advantageous to have previous experience in structural biology and/or cryo-electron microscopy, as well as cell biology techniques such as confocal microscopy.
– Advanced written and spoken english is essential.
– Good organizational and management skills.
– Interested candidates should send a motivation letter, CV and contact details of 2 references.Se ofrece– The opportunity to be part of a Cancer Research Centre of excellence.
– Competitive salary.
– An energetic working environment.
– Contract linked to a project.