Overview
The National Institute of Chemistry in Ljubljana is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in synthetic biology and protein engineering for an ERC-funded project developing next-generation genome-editing tools based on tyrosine recombinases.
Complete research opportunity details
The researcher will lead high-throughput screening and bioinformatics for data-driven enzyme engineering, including construction of large DNA libraries, development of high-throughput enzyme characterization methods, next-generation sequencing workflows and data analysis. The contract runs from employment through 30 September 2028 with possible extension, and the start can be as early as October 2026.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology or a related field; experience with molecular cloning, bacterial cell culture and next-generation sequencing workflows; strong analytical skills; and excellent English. Desirable experience includes bioinformatics/programming in Python or R, mammalian cell culture and a strong publication record including at least one first-author research article.
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Verification notes
Verified on the current EURAXESS listing for the National Institute of Chemistry in Ljubljana. It states a fully funded ERC-supported postdoctoral role, 40 hours/week, a 30 September 2026 deadline and a fixed term through 30 September 2028 with possible extension.
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