Overview
The Nanomalaria Group is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the development of the new antiplasmodial compound YAT. The contract will be within the framework of one of the research lines of the Nanomalaria Group, whose objective is the characterization of the inhibition of protein aggregation as a novel mode of action of future antimalarial drugs.
Responsibilities
- Perform growth inhibition assays using Plasmodium falciparum and Leishmania infantum in vitro cultures.
- Conduct RNAseq, pulldowns, and cellular thermal shift assays.
- Perform computational analysis of genomes and disordered protein regions.
- Analyze protein condensates formed through liquid-liquid phase separation.
- Generate knock‑out P. falciparum and L. infantum lines using molecular biology approaches.

Requirements
- Degree, Master and PhD in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology or related fields.
- Experience in cell cultures, including parasites such as Plasmodium or Leishmania.
- High proficiency in English (written and spoken).




- Substantial experience in computational analysis of genomes and disordered protein regions.
- Proficiency in cellular and molecular biology techniques.
- Experience in microscopy‑based analysis of protein condensates formed through liquid‑liquid phase separation.
- Strong communication, teamwork, collaboration, commitment, pro‑activity, integrity, critical and analytical thinking.

Advantages
- Experience in RNAseq and cellular thermal shift assays.

Benefits
- Number of positions: 1.
- Starting date: September .
- Full‑time, open‑ended contract due to the technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration.
- Salary commensurate with previous experience.
- Work‑family reconciliation measures (parental leave, versatile schedule of working hours, 23 paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).

Equal Opportunity
We embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. All qualified appli

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