Postdoctoral fellow in the field of RAS cancer cell biology

il y a 7 jours

EschsurAlzette, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Université du Luxembourg Temps plein 50.000 € - 70.000 € par an

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.

Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

Your role

Join a project at the intersection of the developmental cell biology of the oncogene RAS and drug target validation in the Cancer Cell Biology group under the supervision of Prof. Daniel Abankwa. The Cancer Cell Biology and Drug Discovery group aims at targeting the RAS pathway in cancer and developmental diseases called RASopathies.

You will employ and have experience with a broad spectrum of techniques, to investigate cellular trafficking and activity of RAS pathway proteins in cells, including confocal-/ super-resolution microscopy, interaction studies (complementation, BRET and FRET), protein-biochemistry (SPR, polarization) and molecular cell biology (Gateway cloning, Gibson assembly, CRISPR/Cas9 etc).

Tasks:

  • Conduct self-driven experimental research towards the lab aims
  • Opportunity to contribute to teaching
  • Opportunity to apply for own funding

Your profile

  • PhD degree in developmental-/ cell biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines
  • Must have strong experience with at least two of the methods mentioned above
  • Very good organizational skills, attention to detail, persistence
  • Fluency in English

We offer

  • Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
  • A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
  • A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …

How to apply

Applications should include:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover letter detailing your motivation for applying to the advertised research topic and/or project, including how your background, interests, and career goals align with its objectives
  • Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
  • List of publications

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 Month
  • Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
  • Location: Belval Campus
  • Internal Title: Postdoctoral researcher
  • Job Reference: UOL07414

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