We are looking for interested and motivated applicants who should have a background in molecular biology and/or biochemistry of cyanobacteria and/or algae and/or plants. The project has the aim to develop a synthetic photosynthesis machine, through the study of the photosynthetic apparatus of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana and its transfer into a photosynthetic unicellular cyanobacterium. We offer a well-equipped, modern and highly interactive research environment in a group that is leading the photosynthesis research field.Please read the position details to understand if you are eligible for the position. In order to apply send your cv and fill the application form , both also available in the download area.Deadline for application: March 21st, 2013.Supervisor: Roberto Viola (FEM supervisor), Dario Leister (scientific supervisor).Equal opportunitiesThe position is open to both gender, Law 125/91, art. 4 comma 3. The policy and practice of the Edmund Mach Foundation require that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment with the Edmund Mach Foundation and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant or member of staff will be treated less favourably than another because of his or her sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, racial group or disability. Where suitably qualified individuals are available, selection committees will contain at least one member of each sex.Data protection codeAll data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of determining their suitability for the post and will be held in accordance with the principles of the Personal Data Protection Code, Legislative Decree no. 196 of 30 June 2003. CRI CMB Profile Application/pdf - (86,17 kB) CRI CMB Application Application/msword - (145,00 kB)