Biochemistry/ Bioprocess Researcher

Location: Curaxys facilities. Technological Park Tecnobahia, El Puerto de Santa María. Cadiz, Spain. 

Description: The researcher position is available at the Molecular Biology Department of Curaxys. The candidate has to suitable to be working under the covertures of the Torres-Quevedo Program, supported by the Spanish Science Minister (see below).  

Our research focuses on the characterization of the protein sequence elucidation, and genes related to the protein production, which has to be expressed in the described cellular system, protein gene expression and cDNA related.  

We offer a standard work contract, challenging scientific job position and educational program comprising training courses, seminar series, specialized workshops and ongoing assessment of progress and success of the research project, reporting directly to the Research Group Head. 

Qualifications: We are seeking for a highly motivated PhD candidate, who holds a M.Sc. or Diploma degree in any life sciences with a minimum average qualification 2.0, following the Spanish Science Minister criteria for scholarship applications. 

The successful candidate will be an energetic, hard-working, self-motivated individual possessing a master’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field of  biochemistry or bioprocess science with experience in development and application of protein recovery and purification technology. Preference will be given to candidates with working laboratory experience in bioprocessing techniques such as process scale chromatography, filtration and centrifugation. Candidates should have:

• an interest in working on directed research with industrial applications,
• excellent laboratory skills,
• ability to work closely with colleagues in a team environment. 

 The candidate has to demonstrate fluent English skills, which will be a key issue.  

Salary details: Payment is according to the Spanish Chemistry & Pharmacy Work Framework.