*Postdoctoral Fellowships: Structural Biology / Molecular machines in
protein targeting and ribosome biogenesis*
The lab of Prof. Irmi Sinning at the Biochemistry Center (BZH) of
Heidelberg University seeks to recruit 4 outstanding postdoctoral
researchers for a period of 2--5 years.
BZH is a leading research center with a collaborative and
interdisciplinary atmosphere. Prof. Sinning is an investigator of the
Cluster of Excellence:Cellnetworks (http://www.cellnetworks.uni-hd.de/)
and studies molecular machines involved in cellular key processes using
structural biology (http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/zentral/bzh/).
We are interested in co- or post-translational protein targeting
pathways, membrane protein biogenesis and ribosome associated enzymes
and chaperones. Together with the team of Prof. Ed Hurt
(http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/zentral/bzh/) we currently develop a
strong interest in the structural framework of ribosome biogenesis. The
successful candidates will be encouraged to pursue these projects well
integrated into a highly collaborative team of researchers.
Depending on previous experience and scientific interest, the projects
will involve a combination of advanced techniques in structural biology
(mainly X-ray crystallography, SAXS), biochemistry, biophysics (ITC,
SLS, fluorescence spectroscopy, HX-MS), and/or molecular cell biology.
We routinely exploit the genome of a thermophilic fungus for structural
studies; for protein crystallization we are equipped with a
crystallization platform (http://xtals.bzh.uni-heidelberg.de/) and we
have steady access to major European synchrotron high brilliance X-ray
sources.
Qualifications and experience:
We are seeking skilled and passionate biochemists/structural biologists
who are enthusiastic to venture into this area of research. You will
join an energetic team in the resourceful environment of BZH, surrounded
by world-class scientists from a wide variety of fields. Applicants
should hold a Ph.D. in structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or
in a closely related area. Research experience in structural biology,
biochemistry, biophysics or molecular cell biology is desired. Good
knowledge of standard cloning techniques, protein expression and
purification is required, and experience in structural biology on
macromolecular complexes is a plus. The ability to work independently as
well as in a team, good communication skills, and excellent knowledge of
English are also essential.
Documents:
Please submit a pdf file with the following information: a cover letter
describing your motivation and experience, a scientific CV including a
list of your publications, and the names and contact information of 3
referees.
Address for application: irmi.sinn...@bzh.uni-heidelberg.de
Contract: 2 -- 5 years (extension possible); starting date: as soon as
possible.
Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Best regards,
Irmi Sinning
Prof. Dr. Irmi Sinning
Dept. of Structural Biology
Heidelberg University Biochemistry Center
INF 328
69120 Heidelberg, Germany
