Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the field of nanobody discovery

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Mar 2025

7 Mar 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Nova Gorica
Department

Human Resources
Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry
Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

PhD Positions
Country

Slovenia
Application Deadline

31 Mar 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Ljubljana)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Laboratory for Environmental and Life Sciences (LELS) has an open position for a PostdoctoralResearchAssistant for researchers interested in pursuing their scientific and academic career at the University of Nova Gorica (UNG). They will be involved in the isolation, engineering, production and characterization of nanobodies and nanobody-derived immunoreagents suitable for comparative oncology projects and for the characterization of extracellular vesicles. 

The candidate must hold a PhD degree in the field of Biology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology, with interest in combining different technologies and enthusiasm in exploring new approaches. The optimal candidate should already have robust experience in standard procedures for cloning, protein purification (chromatographic techniques), characterization (ELISA, IP, WB, biochemical assays) and labelling. Previous lab experience, proved by scientific publications, in phage display technology, nanobody engineering, flow cytometry or immunohistochemistry will be considered as a plus during the selection procedure. The candidate may also be asked to take on teaching obligations in the field of biochemistry and biotechnology in selected study programmes at the university. As the projects are multinational and collaborative, the candidate will be expected to visit our partner institutions and maintain effective communication with them. 

In accordance with their appointment, the successful candidate will also take on teaching duties on selected study programmes at the University.

The position will be available as soon as the selection will be completed. Employment is offered for full-time working hours. The selected candidate will be appointed for 24 months.

The successful candidate should satisfy the following minimal requirements:

  • A PhD degree or equivalent in the field of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, microbiology or similar.
  • At least three years of work experience in a research lab.
  • Good command of English.

The application should include: 

  • Motivation letter.
  • CV including contact details.
  • List of relevant publications.
  • A copy of degree certificate or other relevant documents.

The application deadline: 31. 3. 2025

Send your application, along with the required supporting materials, via e-mail tocareers@ung.si

The application should be sent as a single pdf e-mail attachment. 

Inquiries regarding the application procedure should be directed to Tea Stibilj Nemec by email at careers@ung.si or by phone at +386 5 6205 822. 
 

For additional information regarding the research tasks, please contact prof. dr. Ario de Marco, ario.demarco@ung.si


 


 


 


Where to apply
E-mail

careers@ung.si

Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate should satisfy the following minimal requirements:

  • A PhD degree or equivalent in the field of biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, microbiology or similar.
  • At least three years of work experience in a research lab.
  • Good command of English.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Research Field
Chemistry » Molecular chemistry
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Selection process

The application should include: 

  • Motivation letter.
  • CV including contact details.
  • List of relevant publications.
  • A copy of degree certificate or other relevant documents.


 


Additional comments

Send your application, along with the required supporting materials, via e-mail tocareers@ung.si


 

The application should be sent as a single pdf e-mail attachment. 


 


Website for additional job details

https://www.ung.si/en/news/source/31/jobs-external/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Laboratory for Environmental and Life Science
Country
Slovenia
City
Nova Gorica
Postal Code
5000
Street
Vipavska cesta 13
Geofield


Contact
City

Nova Gorica
Website

http://www.ung.si/
Street

Vipavska cesta 13
Postal Code

5000
E-Mail

careers@ung.si

STATUS: EXPIRED

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