Phd Position (M/F/D) Within Horizon Europe Msca Doctoral Network "Comeincell": Light-Controlled[]
Organisation / Company: Università degli Studi di Siena
Research Field: Chemistry » Physical chemistry, Chemistry » Organic chemistry, Physics » Biophysics
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Country: Italy
Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe / Rome)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Horizon Europe - MSCA
Offer Description Project tasks and objectives: In this project, we aim to create catalytic pockets in the membrane of a synthetic cell that can be controllable by light triggers to couple the membrane dynamics with the transphosphorylation of nucleic acid condensates.
We expect to: Synthesize different photo-switchable amphiphiles bearing a catalytic head group to be intercalated into membranes; Establish control over the dynamics of condensate growth mediated by the membrane interface; Obtain synergistic effects between changes in membrane morphology and the growth dynamics of the condensates.
Place of employment: University of Siena - Italy: 36 months
Place planned mobility: The project will include secondments at the Max Plank Institute in Germany (Dimova group), at the CNRS in France (Marques group), and at Tel Aviv University, Israel (Sorkin group).
Where to apply:
E-mail:
Requirements Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Physics » Biophysics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills / Qualifications: Applicants should hold or expect to attain, as a minimum a MSc, or equivalent, in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics, Physics, Bioengineering or related area.
A demonstrated knowledge of at least one of the following: physical chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, biomolecular condensates, lipid chemistry, organic physical chemistry, far from equilibrium complex systems.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
The applicant must submit the following documents to Prof. Federico Rossi:
Motivation Letter Copy of Bachelor's and Master's Degree certificates with transcript of records Contact information of reference persons (email, website, phone) Additional Information EU scholarship of 3400 Euros (before taxes) + some benefits
Eligibility criteria Recruited researchers can be of any nationality.
Doctoral Candidate must be eligible to be enrolled into Doctoral Program at University of Siena and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
The researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc. )
in the country of his/her employer (Italy) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment.
The applicant must be in possession of Master of Science (MSc) diploma at the beginning of the employment.
Website for additional job details:
Company / Institute: University of Siena - Department of Physical Sciences, Earth and Environment
Number of offers available: 1
Country: Italy
State / Province: Tuscany
City: Siena
Postal Code: 53100
Street: Piazzetta Enzo Tiezzi 1
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