PhD Student in time-resolved serial crystallography of enzymatic reactions
PhD Student in time-resolved serial crystallography of enzymatic reactions
PhD Student in time-resolved serial crystallography of enzymatic reactions
PhD Student in time-resolved serial crystallography of enzymatic reactions
Paul Scherrer Institute
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Villigen
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PhD Student in time-resolved serial crystallography of enzymatic reactions
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PhD Student in time-resolved serial crystallography of enzymatic reactions
Your tasks
- Conduct a PhD project on enzyme reaction mechanisms using time-resolved serial crystallography at synchrotron and XFEL facilities
- Prepare and run temperature-controlled experiments (e.g., T-jump) to probe transient intermediate states
- Analyze and interpret high-resolution crystallographic datasets to extract mechanistic insight into enzymatic processes
- Apply - and where needed, help advance - biophysical methods supporting protein structure/function analysis
- Optimize experimental sample preparation, including protein expression and purification
Your profile
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biophysics, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with biophysical techniques (e.g., CD, fluorescence spectroscopy, ITC) and protein purification (e.g., FPLC)
- Strong analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team
- Prior experience in crystallography (macromolecular crystallography, serial crystallography, crystallographic data processing/refinement) is highly valued
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
For further information, please contact Dr Tobias Weinert, phone +41 56 310 54 55.
Please submit your application online by 31 January 2026 (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (Index-Nr. 2316-23974).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Pascale Bärtschi, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
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