Two PhD positions in Structural Biology/Biophysics | Σουηδία

University of Gothenburg is looking for two doctoral student within Westenhoff¨s ERC projekt ”MolStrucDyn” and his VR project “Structural intermediates of cryptochromes and photolyases visualized by serial femtosecond X-ray crystallography”. 
The objectives of the projects are to determine structural changes in photosensor proteins. We plan use ultrashort X-ray pulses from free electron laser sources to reach these goals.
You are expected to be involved in all steps of the project, i.e. to prepare and to perform experiments and to analyze and to publish the data. The choice of sub-project will be adjusted to the successful candidate’s interest and experiences.  

Working duties may include:
•    planning, preparation, and implementation of time-resolved X-ray diffraction experiments at free electron laser sources.
•    protein production and crystal optimization 
•    structure determination 
•    identification and publication of the results 
•    scientific collaboration within and outside the group
•    communication of the results

Eligibility

To be eligible for third-cycle studies, the applicant must meet both the general and specific entry requirements:
A person meets the general entry requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
1. has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, 
2. has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or
3. has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

To meet the specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies, applicants must: (i) have a second-cycle (advanced-level) degree in a relevant* subject area in the natural sciences, or (ii) have completed studies for at least 60 higher education credits at a second-cycle level in relevant subject areas in the natural sciences, or (iii) have completed a corresponding programme of relevance to the planned third-cycle programme, in Sweden or in another country, or have equivalent qualifications.
*Relevant for the planned third-cycle education
The specific entry requirements also include an acceptable command of spoken and written English. Guidelines for assessing English proficiency may include a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL test (or 213 on the TOEFL-CBT, or 79 on the TOEFL-iBT).

Assessment

As a competitive candidate you   
•    hold a degree (Masters/ or equivalent, see above for more details)
•    have documented research experience in biochemistry, structural biology, or an area related to the project. 
•    have the proven ability to work independently and result-driven in a research project.
•    are a dynamic team player.
In return, you will be given extensive creative space to develop the project, significant resources to produce cutting edge results, and you will profit from being part of our highly collaborative team.

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