The self-assembly group at CIC nanoGUNE (San Sebastian, Spain) is looking for a technician to work on the development of bacteria, using gene engineering techniques, and characterization by state-of-the-art equipment. The project aims to develop a metal recovery system based on bacteria. Proteins in the bacteria will be analyzed by structural biology techniques. In more detail, we will develop a biomineralization system, using peptides or proteins in and on bacteria, to capture inorganic materials. The designed bacteria are inherently able to recover metal ions by binding to peptides or proteins, which are designed with gene engineering techniques. The biomineralization mechanisms and the protein crystal structures will be analyzed by electron microscopy, synchrotron X-rays and/or biological microscopy techniques.

Requirements:

• Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in molecular biology, chemical biology or biological science. Experience in bacterical conjugation, protein expression and purification in bacteria and histology staining techniques. 
• Experience in design and assembly of experimental setups for microbial culture is mandatory.
• The candidate should have experience in techniques for biological science, ideally FACS, cloning, fluorescence microscopy.
• Availability to start immediately.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish is compulsory.

We Offer:

• Full time 15 months technician position (not to be extended). Envisaged starting date: Mid Oct 2018.
• Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high quality international scientific environment.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should fill the form below, and attach their CV and a cover letter.

Deadline: 15/09/2018