PhD Position - ERC Project - PIEZOZYMES

Offer Description

We have a 3-year PhD position focused on biocatalysis, available at the Institute of Synthetic Chemistry and Homogeneous Catalysis (ISQCH), Spain. This opportunity will be supervised by Dr. Susana Velasco and is financially supported by the European Research Council through the project PIEZOZYMES (ERC-St No. 101041192). Further details about the project can be found at this link: . The main goal of this PhD role involves developing and creating biocatalytic tools that integrate enzymes and piezoelectric materials. These tools are intended for their application in complex biosynthetic pathways.

PhD offer
Duration: 3 years (expected to start in January 2024).
Location: Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain
Compensation: Gross stipend approximately 1250 € per month x 14.
Involvement: Participating in a dynamic European research project in an international collaborative environment in the emerging Piezobiocat laboratory led by Dr. Susana Velasco (ORCID 0000-0001-9478-6750, @Susanita_feliz,
). * Training: Acquire skills in innovative methodologies spanning biocatalysis, molecular biology, analytical techniques and bioinformatics.
Skill development and experience: Gain proficiency in designing groundbreaking biocatalytic tools.
Affiliation: Join the ISQCH institute, which is a mixed research center created to address the new challenges in catalysis and synthetic chemistry. The center possesses excellent working conditions and is full-equipped with laboratories and access to a large variety of cutting-edge facilities and technological platforms (
).

Candidate profile
Required Education Level: Candidates should have a Masters degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Desired Abilities and Qualifications: We are seeking a candidate with a solid background in biocatalysis, protein chemistry, protein engineering, molecular biology, nanobiotechnology, chemical biology, or relevant equivalent experience.
Valued experience: Although not obligatory, prior experience working with electrochemistry, protein characterization, analytical methods (HPLC, GC, NMR) or bioinformatics are regarded favorably.
Personal Attributes: The potential candidate is expected to have interest in multidisciplinary work, and the capacity to work in an international environment. Exceptional interpersonal skills are key attributes.
Proficiency in Language: Fluency in written and spoken English at C1 level is a requisite skill.
PhD Duties
Design cascade biotransformations facilitated by piezoenzymatic biocatalysts.
Genetic engineering encompassing cloning, expression, purification and characterization of novel enzymes.
Engaging in the synthesis of new substrates and benchmark compounds.
Development of innovative analytical methodologies.
Requirements

Research Field Chemistry » Homogeneous catalysis Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Required Education Level: Candidates should have a Masters degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Desired Abilities and Qualifications: We are seeking a candidate with a solid background in biocatalysis, protein chemistry, protein engineering, molecular biology, nanobiotechnology, chemical biology, or relevant equivalent experience.
Valued experience: Although not obligatory, prior experience working with electrochemistry, protein characterization, analytical methods (HPLC, GC, NMR) or bioinformatics are regarded favorably.
Personal Attributes: The potential candidate is expected to have interest in multidisciplinary work, and the capacity to work in an international environment. Exceptional interpersonal skills are key attributes.
Proficiency in Language: Fluency in written and spoken English at C1 level is a requisite skill.
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute ISQCH Country Spain City Zaragoza Postal Code 50009 Geofield

Where to apply E-mail

svelasco@unizar.es

Contact City

Zaragoza Website

Street

c/ Pedro Cerbuna 12 Postal Code

50009

STATUS: EXPIRED
EURAXESS

Fecha de publicación: 23/08/2023