The Proteomics Unit of iBET is hiring a post-doctoral scientist (f/m) to work in a European research project

23.01.2013

Summary Project Description: The project "Kinetics for Drug Discovery” or K4DD is part of the Innovative Medicine Initiative (IMI) sponsored by the European Union and Pharmaceutical Industry. It has the overarching aim to understand and optimize binding kinetics in drug discovery. There is mounting evidence that the often ignored kinetic aspects of the interaction between a drug and its target are highly relevant for clinical success.

Work Place: Work will take place at the Laboratory of Molecular Interactions & Biophysics of the pharmaceutical company Merck Serono in Darmstadt, Germany under the supervision of Dr. Matthias Frech (Director, MIB Laboratory). The position offers a great chance to work on modern aspects in drug discovery within a network of colleagues in industry and academia, and the results from this project are publishable.

Scientific Area: Biophysics

Admission Requirements:

- Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry or related area.

- Experience in biophysical methods for the characterization of molecular interactions;

- Experience in Protein Crystallography

- Knowledge of molecular modeling methods applied to proteins;

- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English;

- Strong pro-active attitude and good communication skills;

- willingness to work in a international team

- Willingness to live in Germany during the duration of the contract.

Note: Candidates not yet holding a Ph.D. may also be considered provided they have already filed their thesis by April 1, 2013 and that they fulfill the other requirements above indicated.

Contract duration: The initial contract will be valid for one year and may be renewed up to a total duration of five years.

Salary: to be established according to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, not inferior to that normally offered in Portugal to similar qualifications and subject to the tax laws of the Portuguese Republic.

Selection methods: CV evaluation and personal interview, with 75% and 25% weights towards the final decision. The Proteomics Laboratory reserves the right not to select any candidate should the evaluation results be unsatisfactory in light of the admission requirements.

Composition of the selection Jury: Dr. Matthias Frech (President); Dr. Pedro Matias e Dr. Tiago Bandeiras (Members); Prof. Manuel Carrondo e Prof. Paula Alves (Substitute Members).

Advertisement/Notification of the outcome: The final results of the evaluation procedure will be advertised by means of an ordered list ranking the candidates by their final evaluation grade, to be posted in a public an visible place at IBET. The selected candidate will be notified by e-mail.

Application dates and details: The call is open till February 18, 2013. The contract and the work will begin on April 1, 2013. Applications must be formalized indicating the reference noted below, by means of an application letter together with the following documents:

- Detailed CV

- Ph.D. certificate or University declaration stating that the candidate has completed his/her Ph.D. or has submitted his/her Ph.D. thesis; alternatively, the candidate must present a letter signed by his/her Ph.D. supervisor declaring that the Ph.D. thesis will be submitted by April 1, 2013.

- Indication of names and e-mails of two Researchers or University faculty holding a Ph.D. who can be inquired for references about the candidate.

The applications must be handed in between 9h00 and 17h00 at the address below indicated, sent by post or e-mailed to:

iBET

REF. K4DD/2013

Av. República, Qta. do Marquês

Apartado 12

2781-901 Oeiras

Portugal

e-mail: matias@ibet.pt