Imaging host-pathogen interactions
Applications on pre- or postdoctoral level are invited for projects investigating the interaction of Salmonella enterica and host cells by advanced microscopy techniques.
A position for a postgraduate scientist (pay scale E13, 50-65 %) or postdoctoral scientist E13 (pay scale E13, 100 %) is immediately available for an initial period of 2 years. An extension is anticipated.
Our group is interested in understanding the molecular and cellular basis of bacterial pathogenesis, in particular the virulence functions of Salmonella enterica required for the adhesion to, and invasion of polarized cells, and the intracellular lifestyle in mammalian host cells. Specific scientific questions are the dynamic modification of host cell vesicular transport by intracellular Salmonella and the reorganization of the host cell cytoskeleton by Salmonella.
Candidates should have sound working experience with current and advanced microscopy techniques and a strong background in cell biology will be of advance.
The Division of Microbiology operates several light microscopy systems providing widefield, CLSM, spinning disk, TIRF, FRAP techniques with live cell environment, and micromanipula-tion under S2/BL2 conditions. Further microscopy techniques such as F-PALM, TEM or AFM are locally available within the framework of DFG collaborative research center SFB 944, institutional infrastructure and intramural collaborations.
The University Osnabrück offers structured study programs for postgraduate candidates, such as the integrated graduate school of SFB 944 ‘Physiology and dynamics of cellular microcompartments’.
Applications should include CV, academic degrees, and addresses of at least two referees. Please also include examples of own studies using advanced microscopic techniques. Applications and inquiries should be submitted by E-mail to:
Prof. Dr. Michael Hensel
Universität Osnabrück, Abt. Mikrobiologie
Fachbereich Biologie/Chemie
Barbarastraße 11
49076 Osnabrück, Germany
E-Mail: Michael.Hensel@biologie.uni-osnabrueck.de