Post-doctoral position in structure-function studies on plant-selective
herbicides
Weed control by selective herbicides is an important instrument to secure
global food supply. Recent structural and biochemical studies in our lab
have identified new selective inhibitors of a protein essential for plant
growth and development. In a collaborative research project funded by the
Ministry of Innovation, Science and Research of the state NRW, we aim to
establish a detailed structural and functional view of the mode of action
of these substances. Other work packages of the interdisciplinary research
project will address the effect of these substances on typical soil
bacteria and study response dynamics of photosynthesis and whole plant
growth to the localized or generalized application of these compounds.
Our institute and the associated X-Ray Facility and Crystal Farm of the
Heinrich Heine University has facilities for protein crystallography
(e.g., Bruker-AXS Prospector X8, Incoatec Microfocus beam, Formulatrix
Rockimager imaging system, crystallisation robots Beckman Biomek 3000,
Matrix Hydra II, Formulatrix NT8). Our lab is also well equipped with
instruments for biochemical and biophysical analysis (e.g., microscale
thermophoresis, fluorescence spectroscopy, UV/VIS spectroscopy).
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong interest in
biochemical and structural characterization of protein-ligand complexes to
complement our team. The ideal candidate will have experience and a
successful track record of in biochemistry and protein crystallography.
The position is available immediately, with funding available for two
years at a salary according to the German Public Service salary scale EG
13 TV-L. Please send a cover letter discussing your interests in the
laboratory and the project as well as your CV and the names of 2
individuals as references to Professor Dr. Georg Groth, Institute of
Biochemical Plant Physiology, Heinrich Heine University, Duesseldorf,
40204 Duesseldorf, Germany (georg.groth[at]hhu.de).
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For more
information about the lab see http://www.BioChemPlant.hhu.de
Best regards, Daniel
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Daniel Schlieper email: daniel.schlie...@tuxomania.net
Biochemische Pflanzenphysiologie phone: +49 211 8115232
Heinrich-Heine-Universitaet fax : +49 211 8113569
40204 Duesseldorf, Germany http://www.biologie.uni-duesseldorf.de