Job Description

The research group of Matthias Wilmanns has a long-standing record in structural biology on research themes that are of medical relevance. Most of our projects require the combined use of different structural biology methods by “hybrid” approaches, complemented by functional experiments.

Project Outline: We aim to mechanistically investigate proteins that are key regulators and markers in cancer metastasis, in collaboration with the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. The principle goal of this project is to elucidate the structures of those proteins, in the presence of top scoring interaction partners, followed by a structure-based functional characterization. Our data will feed into translational research to target the protein by anti-tumor compounds.

Source of funding: DFG (2 years)

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field, proven record of scientific accomplishments, international experience, scientific ambition and excellent communication skills. Previously demonstrated expertise in protein chemistry (molecular biology, heterologous expression, protein purification), biochemistry (protein-ligand interaction, cell-based assays) or biophysics (spectroscopy, scattering methods), and structural biology (X-ray crystallography, possibly other complementary methods) are essential. Working experience with intrinsically disordered proteins would be highly desirable.

Application Instructions

Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs

Additional Information

Informal inquiries should be sent to: wilmanns[at]embl-hamburg.de   EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.

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Job details

Employer:European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

Website:http://www.embl.org/jobs

Location:Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Expires:March 28, 2016

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Unspecified

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