Postdoc in Protein Design of Photoactive Proteins

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Århus, Århus Kommune, Denmark Aarhus Universitet Full time
Postdoc in Protein Design of Photoactive Proteins

Deadline 1 Apr 2025: 23:59 CEST

Expected start 1 Jun 2025

Chemistry, Dept. of Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C

Fixed term full-time position from 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 ID: 17464

The Westberg Lab within the Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a strong interdisciplinary background. The position involves both computational and experimental work on protein design, with a particular emphasis on designing photoactive proteins.

Tasks

As a Postdoc, your position is primarily research-based. Your main tasks will consist of:

  • Computational protein design.
  • Protein expression and purification.
  • Biophysical, spectroscopic, and structural protein characterization.
  • High-throughput protein screening.

You will report to Assistant Professor Michael Westberg.

Your profile

You are required to have:

  • A proven track record in protein biochemistry, protein biophysics, or protein engineering.
  • A PhD degree in biophysical chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, chemical biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, nanoscience or related fields.
  • An interdisciplinary drive.
  • A strong experimental skillset, including protein purification and biophysical characterization.
  • Demonstrated data analysis and basic programming skills within at least one major programming language (e.g., Python) and a desire to expand this skillset.
  • Excellent English verbal and written skills.

Any of the following skills/experiences are a plus, but not a requirement:

Experimental skills:
  • Advanced optical spectroscopy and microscopy.
  • Structural biology techniques (protein crystallography or cryo-EM).
  • Photoactive proteins handling.
  • Mammalian cell culture.
Computational skills:
  • De novo protein design.
  • Training and fine-tuning of machine learning algorithms.
  • Molecular docking.
  • Molecular dynamics.

Finally, you have:

  • Good interpersonal and collaboration skills and a team-oriented attitude.
  • The ability to take responsibility and to work independently and proactively on your projects.
  • Good project management skills and attention to detail.
  • Well-developed critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
  • A drive for performing your best possible research.
The Westberg Lab

The Westberg Lab is a recently established lab at the Department of Chemistry and iNANO at Aarhus University, Denmark, focusing on functional protein design. We are building a multidisciplinary program that integrates computational and experimental methods to create, analyze, and utilize light- and ligand-controlled protein tools for studying biological processes.

The Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University (www.chem.au.dk) is one of the leading European chemistry departments with a broad research program. It has a permanent staff of ~30 full and associate professors, a support staff of ~30 people, ~150 PhD students and postdocs, and around 400 students.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of work is Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Deadline for applications

April 1, 2025.

Contact information

For further information please contact: Michael Westberg, westberg@chem.au.dk

Application procedure

Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications, the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation.

Formalities and salary range

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans, and information about research activities. Guidelines for applicants can be found here.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.

Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.

Deadline: Tuesday 1 Apr 2025 at 23:59 CEST

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