Postdoc in Structural and Functional Characterization of Ciliary Protein Complexes
Syddansk Universitet
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A postdoc position focusing on structural and functional characterization of ciliary protein complexes derived from human cells is available in the research group of Assistant Prof. Narcis-Adrian Petriman at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense. The position is available from 1st of July 2025 or soon thereafter. Application deadline: 15 June 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time.Research Project
You will lead a research project with the aim to understand the molecular mechanism that allows the transition zone (TZ), a conserved protein complex with unknown molecular structure, to maintain a specific lipid and protein composition in cilia.Cilia are evolutionary conserved organelles that protrude from the surface of eukaryotic cells to facilitate motility and sensory perception. Cilia dysfunctions result in rare human diseases known as ciliopathies that affects multiple organs leading to clinical manifestations such as blindness, deafness, obesity, mental retardation, renal and breathing difficulties. To date there are 35 reported ciliopathies caused by mutations in more than 200 genes. Most of these genes encode proteins that assemble the TZ, an evolutionary conserved multi-molecular superstructure that lies at the base of cilia and allows selective diffusion and transport of proteins and lipids between cytosol and cilia by an unknown gating mechanism.By employing an integrative approach involving protein structure prediction by AlphaFold 3 combined with crosslinking/mass-spectrometry and single particle cryogenic electron microscopy on native or recombinant TZ complexes, you are expected to determine the molecular super-structure of TZ. You will monitor the gating mechanism of TZ in cellular models such as RPE1 or cultured dopaminergic neurons by immunofluorescence microscopy. You will also build and test TZ-derived molecular prosthetics with the aim of restoring the function of faulty genes that causes ciliopathies.The project is supported by a starting grant from Novo Nordisk Foundation awarded to Assistant Prof. Narcis-Adrian Petriman.Lab and Research Environment
You will be part of the research group led by Assistant Prof. Narcis-Adrian Petriman (Petriman group) within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) at SDU. The Petriman group is associated with the ‘Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology research unit’ at BMB and the ‘Danish National Mass Spectrometry Platform for Proteomics and Biomolecular Imaging’ (PLATO), which provides a highly international, collaborative, ambitious and innovative research environment in mass spectrometry-based proteomics. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities (e.g., proteomics and bioimaging) and extensive expertise in functional proteomics. Through SDU, you will also have access to the EMBION cryo-EM facility located at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. This international, well-equipped, highly ambitious and supportive research environment therefore provides a great setting for pursuing novel research ideas and developing your independent career.Your Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated, determined, innovative, and collaborative postdoc to lead the research project outlined above. You have:
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The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on (only available in Danish) and .The application must include the following:
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply now”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read before you apply.for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
Odense, Syddanmark
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