**We are currently looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student for our laboratory at the Dept. of Biochemistry at University Bayreuth, Germany. Our work involves biochemical and structural studies on cellular signalling systems with relevance to aging mechanisms or disease. The PhD project will comprise biochemical and structural studies on either cyclic nucleotide signalling or deacetylases of the Sirtuin family (for related publications, see, e.g., PNAS 105, 15720-5; J Biol Chem. 2011 Sep 2;286(35):30423-32; PLoS One. 2012;7(11):e49761; http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2013/07/09/1303628110.abstract <http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2013/07/09/1303628110.abstract>).
Our laboratory is located in a brand new building at the University of Bayreuth and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for protein biochemistry, x-ray crystallography, and mass spectrometry. We offer excellent research opportunities and a stimulating environment for research in structural biology. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated student with strong interest in structural biology and prior experience in protein biochemistry. Additional experience in molecular biology and/or protein crystallization would be an asset. Applications (including CV, research experience, and two names and contact information for references) should be sent as PDF or by mail to /Prof. Dr. Clemens Steegborn / /University of Bayreuth / /Dept. Biochemistry, NW III Universitaetsstr. 30 95447 Bayreuth, Germany/ / / /phone: ++49 0921 / 55 - 7831/ /email: //sekretariat.bioche...@uni-bayreuth.de/ <mailto:sekretariat.bioche...@uni-bayreuth.de>// /web: //www.biochemie.uni-bayreuth.de/ <http://www.biochemie.uni-bayreuth.de>
