A postdoctoral position is available in the research group of Salvador Ventura, in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Institute of Biotechnology and Medicine of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).

Our main research focus is on the Molecular Mechanisms of Protein Folding, Unfolding and Aggregation. The project will focus on the relevance of these processes in conformational diseases.

The candidate we seek will have a PhD in the area of Biochemistry, Biophysics or Molecular Biology. Familiarity with relevant experimental techniques in Molecular Biology and/or Protein Chemistry and/or Biophysics is a requirement. Ability for preparation of research outputs for communication purposes, and oral and written communication skills is also wanted.

Spanish language proficiency would be a plus.

The position is full-time for three years starting on November 2008.

Contact and details:
Salvador Ventura Zamora, PhD
Dept. de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular
Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra-08193
Spain

Phone: +34 93 586 81 47
Fax: +34 93 581 12 64

E-mail: salvador.ventura[ at ]uab.es