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The Research Fellow will work closely with our interdisciplinary team to investigate protein structure, function, and interactions. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research projects related to protein purification, characterization, and enzymology.

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments to study protein properties and behavior.
• Develop and optimize protein purification protocols.
• Perform biochemical assays and analyze data.
• Collaborate with other researchers to explore protein-protein interactions.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and grant applications.

• Strong background in protein purification and characterization.
• Experience with techniques such as SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and enzyme assays.
• Proficiency in data analysis using software tools (e.g., Python, R, or MATLAB).

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of structural biology techniques (X-ray crystallography, NMR, or cryo-EM).
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry for protein identification.
• Postdoctoral experience in protein biochemistry.

• Excellent organisational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication skills and the desire to work in an international environment.

• Supportive academic environment where you can grow professionally and contribute to meaningful research.
• A wide range of self-improvement options for personal and professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid holiday 42 days a year.
• We have a sickness benefit to employees for the 2nd to 8th calendar days. The amount of the benefit is 100% of the employee’s average salary.

1. A letter of application to the Rector.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A list of research publications (if necessary, enclosing copies or offprints of more important publications).
4. A copy of a document (including its annexes) which shows the candidate to hold the required qualification (with authorized translation into Estonian, English or Russian if the credential is not in Estonian, English, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, French, Italian, Ukrainian and Belarussian languages). A candidate can be required to submit the original or a certified copy of the document (including its annexes) showing the candidate to hold the required qualification. If the candidate has acquired the higher education in question abroad, he or she may be required to submit an assessment issued by the Academic Recognition Information Centre (the Estonian ENIC/NARIC) of his or her qualification in respect of the qualification requirements for the position.
5. Other materials considered relevant by the candidate (a list of such materials must be included in the application or annexed to it).

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We are inviting applications to the Research Fellow of Protein Biochemistry position to team of Estonian Biofoundry at the newly established Institute of Bioengineering. The major focus of the work will be the implementation of the EC Horizon project “Centre for Digitalisation of Biology Towards the Next-Generation of Biosustainable Products”(Teaming project DIGIBIO, Widening for Excellence). The project is built as a teaming partnership with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Biosustainability at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Tallinn Technical University.

The DigiBio project will create a research and technology platform for data-driven disruptive bioengineering solutions to accelerate translation of science to manufacturing of next-generation bioproducts. The platform relies on the generation and analysis of big data through integration of automated genome engineering, phenotype screening, high-throughput analytics, and informatics. The Estonian Biofoundry is a member of the Global Biofoundry Alliance.