PhD in Synthetic Biology

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PhD in Synthetic Biology

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Offer DescriptionThe emerging ‘Synthetic Cell Programming’ lab, led by Dr. Santos-Moreno ( ), is seeking for a highly-motivated PhD candidate for engineering synthetic gene circuits to program time in E. coli cells. This position is funded by an ERC Starting Grant (project: TICK-TOCK Do and Die).Past achievements of Dr. Santos-Moreno include tool development for synthetic biology, including CRISPRi-based circuits ( ) and modular cloning approaches ( ); the use of these tools to address longstanding biological questions, related to evolution ( ) or pathogenesis ( ); and the engineering of diverse members of the human microbiome – including gut (E. coli), lung (S. pneumoniae) and skin (C. acnes) microbes – for basic or applied research, such as the delivery of molecules with anti-acne potential by an engineered skin bacterium ( ).The group is part of the Medicine and Life Sciences ( ) department at the University Pompeu Fabra (UPF), a high-class institution with demonstrated competitiveness. The lab is physically located at the Biomedical Research Park of Barcelona ( ), a multidisciplinary bio-hub with state-of-the-art facilities hosting top-class research institutes, including the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), among others. The successful candidate will benefit from a stimulating and international research environment in a young and dynamic team. The host group is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and friendly working environment for all staff and students, as well as promoting personal and career development.Your role:The successful candidate will work on designing and building synthetic gene circuits to program time in cells, and on characterizing these circuits, fine-tuning them, and connecting them to other circuits / actuator modules. The candidate is also expected to write articles, present results at seminars / conferences, contribute to the training of undergraduate students, collaborate with other group members and labs, and apply for PhD fellowships. If interested, the candidate can also participate in teaching and outreach activities.RequirementsResearch Field Biological sciences Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications1) A BSc or MSc in Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.2) Excellent track-record of BSc and MSc degrees is highly valued (average
8/10).3) Experience:– Essential: expertise in at least one of the following: synthetic biology, molecular biology, microbiology, bioengineering.– Highly desirable: experience in designing gene circuits or in modelling them.– Desirable: experience in bacterial cultivation, microfluidics, dynamic systems, synthetic memory, or biocontainment.4) Competencies & skills:

• High motivation and proactivity.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Scientific integrity and rigor.

• A good command (spoken & written) of English language.

Languages ENGLISH Level GoodAdditional InformationBenefits

• A full-time PhD contract for 4 years.

• Competitive salary.

• 36 days/year of paid holidays: 22 days of personal choice + 14 bank holidays.

• Full access to the Spanish national social security, including free-of-charge access to the health system and unemployment and retirement contributions.

• Measures to reconcile work & family life, including parental leave and flexible working hours.

• Mentorship and training, including access to free courses and resources, to accelerate your professional development.

Additional commentsPlease send your application to with ‘PhD timers’ as the subject line. Provide your ID/Passport number in the body of the email, and include all of the following in a single PDF document named as ‘PhD-timers_yourName_yourSurname.pdf’:1) Motivation letter2) CV3) Contact details of 2 referencesQuestions?Please contact Javier Santos-Moreno ( ) for inquires. Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universitat Pompeu Fabra Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Barcelona Postal Code 08003 GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailjavier.santos@upf.eduContact State/ProvinceBarcelona CityBarcelona WebsiteStreetDr. Aiguader, 88 Postal Code08003STATUS: EXPIRED

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Barcelona

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Thu, 16 May 2024 02:07:38 GMT

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