As a service to the molecular life science community, we offer free advertising of academic vacancies (postdoctoral positions, PhD positions, fellowships, etc.) on this webpage. Alerts to new postings are sent out via Twitter (@FEBSnews). See guidelines on how to post a vacancy at the end of this section.


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Postdoctoral position in structural biology, University of Bordeaux, France

We are delighted to share with you an Inserm postdoctoral fellowship position for the period of 24 months, in the field of biophysics and structural biology. The work will be carried out at the ARNA laboratory (Nucleic Acids: Natural and Artificial Regulations) located at the University of Bordeaux. The project is at the interface between NMR and cryo-EM, in order to study complexes made by regulatory proteins and DNA. Preferences will be given to candidates having extensive experience in structural calculations by NMR methods, including protein recombinant expression in E. coli. Please send your CV and referees to [email protected] and get more information from this FEBS Network post. Screening of applications started in September 2024 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.


Postdoc position in plant-microbe interactions & regulatory networks, Yale University, USA

The newly established Cantó-Pastor lab in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University is seeking a  Postdoctoral Scholar. This fully funded position is flexible in scope but centered on the development of new transcriptomic and microscopy tools to study the regulation of plant immunity and systemic resistance at a single cell level.

The Cantó-Pastor lab is officially opening in October 2024. This research group is dedicated to understanding how plants let some beneficial soil microbes into their roots while keeping pathogens at bay. We focus primarily on the regulatory networks that influence plant immunity during plant-microbe interactions. They develop transcriptomics, single cell-omics, and microscopy methods to explore fundamental question in plant immunity and cell type-specific regulatory mechanisms.

Applicants must hold a PhD. Degree (or equivalent) in plant sciences, molecular biology, omics, or related fields. Get more information on the position, candidate requirements, application process and contact details on the FEBS Network and please note that screening of applications will begin in mid October 2024 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.


Doctoral positions in Bioinformatics, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Sciences, Microbiology, Graduate School Life Science Munich, Germany

The Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM-LMU) offers an international doctoral programme in life sciences covering areas of Anthropology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Systematics and Zoology to motivated and best qualified next generation researchers at one of Europe’s top Universities. The research training on a specific project will be supplemented by seminars, retreats, methods courses, training in transferable skills and participation in at least one international conference.

Get more information about the available projects (also from this FEBS Network post), online application process, requirements and eligibility. Contact Nadine Hamze for queries.

Application deadline: 24 October 2024


Assistant Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA

The Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology (BBS) Division of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) at the University of California, Berkeley is soliciting applications for a faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure track). The expected start date is July 1, 2025. For more information about the position, including required qualifications and application materials, please go to this link. Please direct questions to [email protected], with a note indicating this Search # JPF04562. UC Berkeley is an AA/EEO employer.

Application deadline: 31 October 2024


Postdoc in structural biology of amyloids (ERC supported): Molecular basis of taupathies, University of Bordeaux, France

Amyloid aggregates are highly ordered protein assemblies that can be both functional and pathogenic. The IDP tau is directly implicated in several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, where it forms amyloid aggregates.

We are looking for a postdoc to investigate tau aggregation pathways leading to the formation of specific tau amyloids strains. The position will focus on revealing the influence of different biomolecules on the biophysical and structural features of tau amyloids. The position is part of an ERC startup project “CofacTau” held by Dr. Yann Fichou. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate seeking to expend their research experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural biology, in particular cryoEM or/and NMR spectroscopy applied to amyloids. This is a great opportunity to embrace a multidisciplinary project combining biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology. The successful candidate will be independent and thrive in a small and synergetic team.

The position will take place at the European Institute of Chemistry and Biology (IECB), near Bordeaux, in the team of Y. Fichou. The IECB is a multidisciplinary institute and is equipped with several platforms (biochemistry, bacteriology, crystallography, NMR, cryo-electron microscopy) that will be accessible during the postdoctoral project. Please see here for more details and reach out to Yann Fichou ([email protected]) for any query.

Application deadline: 31 Oct 2024


Postdoc on protein LLPS: Understanding the transition to amyloids through protein and water dynamics, University of Bordeaux, France

Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of biological macromolecules can create so-called membraneless organelles where the protein is locally overconcentrated. LLPS can also have a pathological activity by promoting amyloid aggregation, which is involved in several neurodegenerative diseases. Yet, the basic properties of the proteins under LLPS have been scarcely characterized, and the processes leading LLPS to partake in functional or pathological activities are unknown.

We are looking for a postdoc to study the LLPS of tau and a-synuclein LLPS, and more specifically the aging processes that represent the tilting point between functional and pathological LLPS. The candidate will combine multiple biophysical methods including fluorescence, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and overhauser dynamic nuclear polarization (ODNP). The project will be in strong collaboration with two american teams (Santa Barbara and Boston) performing simulations as well as a team at ILL (Grenoble) performing neutron scattering experiments. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that will have a strong understanding of protein lLLPS and a good background in biophysical methods.

The position will take place at the European Institute of Chemistry and Biology (IECB), near Bordeaux, in the team of Y. Fichou. The IECB is a multidisciplinary institute and is equipped with several platforms (biochemistry, bacteriology, crystallography, NMR, cryo-electron microscopy) that will be accessible during the postdoctoral project. Please see here for more details and reach out to Yann Fichou ([email protected]) for any query.

Application deadline: 31 Oct 2024


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