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Highly motivated candidates are invited to apply for a 3-year postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Alfredo De Biasio in the Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (<span class="caps">BESE</span>) Division at the King Abdullah University
 of Science and Technology (<span class="caps">KAUST</span>) (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.kaust.edu.sa_en_study_faculty_alfredo-2Dde-2Dbiasio&d=DwMFAw&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=JlsF94VDXaYEFhzOb-Kbvm2oCUM_85krSk8lB0JRGBnbTrYIzFFwUkRo35tm6mpv&s=biBqNCthP2RSp451XwNUJeEr05tCyWi7qRKTAkMBzqU&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="transition:background-color 0.5s ease-in-out 0s;color:rgb(7, 103, 154);word-break:break-all">https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/faculty/alfredo-de-biasio</a>).
 The project investigates the structure and function of key protein complexes operating in human<span> </span><span class="caps">DNA</span><span> </span>replication using cryo-Electron Microscopy (cryo-EM). For examples of our recent work see: Lancey et al.,
 Nature Commun, 12(1):6095 (2021); Lancey et al., Nature Commun., 11(1):1109 (2020). The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of structural biologists, biochemists and biophysicists.</p>
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The<span> </span><span class="caps">BESE</span><span> </span>Division at<span> </span><span class="caps">KAUST</span><span> </span>offers a unique combination of an intellectually stimulating environment and access to world-class laboratories, instrumentation,
 and generous funding schemes.<span> </span><span class="caps">KAUST</span><span> </span>provides outstanding structural biology research facilities, including a Titan<span> </span><span class="caps">KRIOS</span><span> </span>G4 [with cold<span> </span><span class="caps">FEG</span><span> </span>illumination,
 Ceta D camera, Selectris X and Falcon 4 and phase plate and access to powerful<span> </span><span class="caps">GPU</span><span> </span>computer clusters], Titan<span> </span><span class="caps">KRIOS</span><span> </span>G1 [with phase plates, Quantum<span> </span><span class="caps">GIF</span><span> </span>Gatan
 filter (model 968), K2 Summit direct detector and access to powerful<span> </span><span class="caps">GPU</span><span> </span>computer clusters],<span> </span><span class="caps">NMR</span><span> </span>spectrometers (600, 700, 800 and 950 MHz) and an in-house
 X-ray source.<span> </span><span class="caps">KAUST</span><span> </span>facilities also include state-of-the-art core laboratories in Genomics, Proteomics, Imaging & Characterization, Extreme Computing and Informatics.</p>
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<em><span class="caps">KAUST</span><span> </span>is an international, graduate research university dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, and innovation.<span> </span><span class="caps">KAUST</span><span> </span>attracts
 top international faculty, scientists, engineers and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world most pressing scientific and technological challenges. Located in Saudi Arabia, on the eastern shores of the Red Sea,<span> </span><span class="caps">KAUST</span><span> </span>provides
 an award-winning campus to live, work, study and play, and offers superb research facilities, with guaranteed baseline research funding, infrastructure support, entrepreneurship opportunities and internationally competitive salaries. For more information about<span> </span><span class="caps">KAUST</span>,
 please visit </em><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.kaust.edu.sa_&d=DwMFAw&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=JlsF94VDXaYEFhzOb-Kbvm2oCUM_85krSk8lB0JRGBnbTrYIzFFwUkRo35tm6mpv&s=bIXhI-DFwxBY3V6SlbZfP6Btd_Zd1-C0vxCKzjCA6rM&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="transition:background-color 0.5s ease-in-out 0s;color:rgb(7, 103, 154);word-break:break-all"><em>http://www.kaust.edu.sa</em></a><em>. More information about
 the<span> </span><span class="caps">BESE</span><span> </span>Division and the Bioscience Program is available at </em><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bese.kaust.edu.sa_&d=DwMFAw&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=JlsF94VDXaYEFhzOb-Kbvm2oCUM_85krSk8lB0JRGBnbTrYIzFFwUkRo35tm6mpv&s=uzOclPj1bFzxnNFrvqCKqFWLbxPBVSLlKdCiEgoLu_c&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="transition:background-color 0.5s ease-in-out 0s;color:rgb(7, 103, 154);word-break:break-all"><em>http://bese.kaust.edu.sa</em></a><em>.  </em></p>
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<em>Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Dr. Alfredo De Biasio on +966 012 8084646 or<span> </span><a href="mailto:alfredo.debiasio@kaust.edu.sa" style="transition:background-color 0.5s ease-in-out 0s;color:rgb(7, 103, 154);word-break:break-all">alfredo.debiasio@kaust.edu.sa</a></em></p>
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The Research Associate will be expected to take a leading role in developing and carrying out the research programme. The project will require strong skills in cryo-EM sample preparation, and cryo-EM data acquisition and processing. The ideal candidate will
 have a PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related discipline, and experience in the field of single-particle cryo-EM. A high level of proficiency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential requirements
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Please apply via the following link:<span> </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__apply.interfolio.com_102072&d=DwMFAw&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=L7-zyQ-04fFCMRqzLIOnx7H0exGZHwIQe_wMPuY600I&m=JlsF94VDXaYEFhzOb-Kbvm2oCUM_85krSk8lB0JRGBnbTrYIzFFwUkRo35tm6mpv&s=FILzxdvmqcN2cwxeeQtkcK04OxTiwfrDE4CLacqi_U8&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="transition:background-color 0.5s ease-in-out 0s;color:rgb(7, 103, 154);word-break:break-all">https://apply.interfolio.com/102072</a><span> </span>providing
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