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Assistant/Associate professor: Conformational switches in regulation
Developing genetic, chemical, and computational tools to probe and manipulate protein dynamics relevant for function on a cellular level.
The Department of Chemistry at Utrecht University in the Netherlands is renowned as a world class center of excellence and innovation in both research and education, fully resourced and equipped with state-of-the-art technological platforms. Currently, the Department is actively recruiting new staff members, including three new colleagues in the field of Materials Science, or Theoretical Chemistry. For more info on the other positions click here.
Sharing positivity
Our approach is characterized by a connected, open and can-do spirit that stimulates personal initiative and curiosity. You are encouraged to take ownership and create value while sharing your knowledge both internally and across the wider (global) research community. As an organization we strive every day to enable this mission because we know it is the only way to make the breakthroughs that will help to solve the challenges facing the world.
We focus on two core areas of fundamental research – life science and sustainability – within two outstanding research pillars:
A chance to play your part
If you would like to be part of this stimulating and diverse environment, we would love to hear from you.
Working within the Bijvoet Center, you will be involved with the development of tools to probe and manipulate the ability to transfer information through conformational or dynamical switches that are pivotal to protein function in biological and biomedical processes. This has the potential to help us understand the cause of diseases in a fundamental way and you fulfill your personal development goals while adding to our reputation of scientific excellence. We are particularly interested in hearing from female scientists worldwide who contribute their skills and curiosity to our inclusive approach to life and work.
The Department of Chemistry at Utrecht University in the Netherlands is renowned as a world class center of excellence and innovation in both research and education, fully resourced and equipped with state-of-the-art technological platforms. Currently, the Department is actively recruiting new staff members, including three new colleagues in the field of Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, or Analytical Chemistry. For more info on the other positions click here.
Your background and the position
You have a PhD in Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, or Analytical Chemistry, an excellent track record, and the experience necessary to take your place within an international research and education environment. Your own research interests are found within the broad field of structure-function relationship studies of molecules in cells or tissues with a profound knowledge of biological context. Combining scientific excellence with an open-minded and collaborative mindset in research and teaching, you contribute enthusiastically to the acquisition and execution of externally funded projects. As such, it is important that you are able to act as an outward looking ambassador for Utrecht University, communicating your knowledge to the next generation and across networks.
Utrecht University: Enjoy a great work life balance in a wonderful city
Utrecht is an attractive city located in the heart of the Netherlands, one of the world’s most open and connected countries. Utrecht University reflects this philosophy by offering a flexible work/life balance that prioritizes your well-being within an understanding and supportive, international, environment. Benefits include:
This position is ultimately meant to be tenured upon good performance.
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