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Postdoctoral position: Small Molecules that Repartition RNA Conformational Ensembles University of Groningen in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral contract for 12 months at 1.0 FTE; salary indicated as €4251—€4422 per month, plus 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance.
Deadline
Nov 19, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Groningen
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This postdoctoral project is based in the RNA Structural Dynamics Group at the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), University of Groningen. The research centres on how small molecules can alter the conformational behaviour of RNA, a class of molecules that often exists as a dynamic ensemble rather than a single structure.
The project builds on recent work showing that a bioactive compound can influence RNA function not just by binding, but by selectively stabilising one conformational state and shifting the balance of the ensemble. The successful researcher will investigate this mechanism further and develop a broader framework for identifying compounds that repartition RNA structural ensembles in functionally meaningful ways.
You will work at the intersection of RNA structural biology, chemical biology and drug discovery. The project combines high-throughput RNA structure probing, ensemble deconvolution, chemical screening and cellular functional assays. The research aims to map how ligands reshape RNA conformations, identify new compounds with the ability to change RNA structural populations, and connect structural shifts to changes in RNA function.
The lab applies experimental and computational methods for probing RNA structure and dynamics in living cells, including mutational profiling, sequencing-based structure analysis and quantitative ensemble modelling. The postdoc will have access to the group’s full pipeline, from compound screening and structure probing through to computational analysis and functional validation, within an interdisciplinary environment linked to chemistry and structural biology partners.
The position is embedded in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen, in a research setting that combines biomolecular science, computational analysis and method development.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral contract for 12 months at 1.0 FTE; salary indicated as €4251—€4422 per month, plus 8.3% end-of-year bonus and 8% holiday allowance.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Biophysics, RNA Biology, Bioinformatics or a related field, completed or nearly completed. Hands-on experience with RNA biochemistry and/or RNA structure probing such as SHAPE, DMS, mutational profiling, or next-generation sequencing library preparation is a strong advantage. Experience with small-molecule/RNA interactions, chemical biology, compound screening, or biophysical binding assays is highly desirable. Familiarity with computational analysis of sequencing data using Unix/shell, Python or R is expected to be useful, and RNA structure prediction or ensemble analysis is a plus. A primarily computational background is acceptable if combined with a strong interest in experimental validation. Applicants should also have a strong publication or conference record relative to career stage, good written and spoken English, and strong communication, organisational, and mentoring skills, with willingness to collaborate closely with chemists and structural biologists.
How to apply
Apply through the AcademicTransfer application portal using the provided application link. Submit the application by 19 November 2026. For questions about the job content or application process, contact the named university contacts by email.
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Associate Professor at University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Rna Chemistry
Rna Biology
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