PostDoc - In situ formation of iron catalysts in lysosomes (InFeSomas) (Closed)

We are looking for highly motivated candidates able to work in a stimulating project deeply rooted at the interface between Chemistry and Biology. The candidate will help to implement a proof of principle project exploring a new way to develop intracellular catalysts with improved efficiency. This would be done by using metal ions already present in cells as activators of pro-catalytic ligands to generate the catalytic systems in situ. Such ligands should become available again after degradation, and be capable to reform their complexes to achieve higher overall catalytic efficiencies.

• Candidates must hold a PhD degree in Chemistry, or related fields
• Previous experience in synthetic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, or cell biology will be positively evaluated.

• Contract duration: 1 year (possibility to extend up to 3 years)
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2024/01/15

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The successful candidate will join the X-rays for Inorganic Biochemistry group at the DIPC, under the supervision of Dr. Carlos Sanchez-Cano. He/She will work in a multidisciplinary project born from the collaboration between groups within the Experimental Chemistry Cluster (ECC) at the DIPC with competencies in different techniques and areas of chemistry, physics and biology.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. 

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

• Reference: 2023/108
• Application deadline: 2023/12/22
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (40%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (40%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

This project has received funding from the support program for the Gipuzkoa Science, Technology and Innovation Network, call 2023, of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, under grant 2023-CIEN-000047-01.