Job position - POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering at University of Nova Gorica (see https://www-cbzi.ung.si/index.php/sl/home) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher or Assistant Professor to work on a project funded by INTERREG PROTEO, a cross-border project between Slovenia and Italy on developing recombinant antibodies for diagnostics and therapy in oncology. The Postdoctoral Researcher will work with other members of the research team (see https://www-cbzi.ung.si/index.php/sl/home/137 publications of the team). The expectations are that the candidate will:

Develop panning methods for isolating binders against tumor biomarkers,

Further develop methods for panning on biopsies and antibody functionalization ,

Apply this models in biosensors and murine systems

The position will start on approximately January 1, 2013. Annual salary will be competitively offered based on the level and experience of the applicant, and will include full employee benefits. Appointment will initially be made for one year with possible extension for an additional year.

The candidates are expected to also engage in appropriate teaching activities.

Required Skills:

Molecular biology (cloning, mutagenesis), biochemistry (protein expression and functional characterization, immunoprecipitation, chemical functionalization), cell culture

Fluency in English language reading, writing and speaking

Desired Skills:

Panning using phage and cell display, SPR measurement, flow cytometry

Recently graduated Ph.D. students without all of the required skills, but who are exceptional in research capability and initiative, are encouraged to apply. There is no specific requirement on the majors of applicants, but the following disciplines are preferred: biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, biotechnology.

Location:

The position is on campus of University of Nova Gorica in palace Lanthieri in Vipava, Slovenia. Vipava has a beautiful landscape and is situated about an hour drive from capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, few minutes drive from world wonder of Postojna cave (see http://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/?setLocale=en_US), and two hours drive from Venice (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venice ). Long training periods are foreseen at the Institut Curie, Paris.

The application should include:

cover letter,

CV including contact details,

list of relevant publications,

Names of two references.

The deadline for the receipt of applications is December 10th, 2012.
For more information about Proteo project, please contact Professor Ario de Marco (ario.demarco@ung.si).

Interested applicants please submit electronic application to Tea Stibilj Nemec (tea.stibilj.nemec@ung.si), Univerza v Novi Gorici, Vipavska cesta 13, 5000 Nova Gorica, Slovenia.