in an internationally well-known research lab
(TV-L E13/2 - Projects funded by DFG)
available
- to study cytoskeletal and synaptic cytomatrix structures in neuronal development and synaptic function and plasticity.
- to study protein interactions and functions of members of the syndapin family
- to characterize novel cellular effector proteins involved in cytoskeletal and/or membrane (transport) processes
- to study osmotic stress responses of the cortical actin cytoskeleton at both the cell biological and the molecular level
The Institute provides a stimulating research environment with excellent technical equipment in a recently completely reconstructed building right in the centre of Jena - one of the top-ranking and most lively biotech cities of Germany (ranked 2nd in the career atlas of all German cities – right behind Munich!).
Our focus is on how the cortical actin cytoskeleton and specialized cytomatrix structures underlying the plasma membrane contributes to development, plasticity and function of cells and cellular networks, such as those formed by neurons in the brain. For work of our PhD students e.g. see Ahuja et al., 2007 Cell; Dharmalingam et al., 2009 J. Neurosci.; Schwintzer et al., 2011 EMBO J.).
Applicants should have a solid theoretical and practical knowledge and some experience in the generation and analyses of KO mice, in advanced methods of microscopy and/or in the biochemical and biophysical methods required for studying actin cytoskeletal dynamics and membrane interactions both in vitro and in vivo.
Candidates need to be distinguished by a high motivation to succeed in science, to work independently, to integrate into our team smoothly and to be kind, efficient and reliable team-players.
Starting date is flexible.
Fluent English is a prerequisite.
Further information: http://www.biochemie.uniklinikum-jena.de/Biochemie+I/Stellenangebote.html"