University of Goettingen / Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry

The project will be based in Stefan Jakobs' laboratory in Goettingen. It involves the use of new fluorescence microscopy technologies (STED, RESOLFT, PALM, STORM, and others) to study fundamental aspects of mitochondrial structure and dynamics (see for example: Jans et al., PNAS, 2013; Wurm et al, PNAS, 2011; Kukat et al, PNAS, 2011; Brakemann et al., Nature Biotech, 2011; Grotjohann et al., Nature, 2011).

We are looking for a biologist or bio-physicist, with interest and fun in the application of super-resolution fluorescence microscopy to study protein distributions on the nanoscale. You should have a master or equivalent level of professional qualification and experience. Previous experience in (mitochondrial) cell biology and/or using fluorescence microscopy is desirable but full training is available.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team using novel and state-of-the-art microscopy to understand mitochondrial biology at the nanometre-scale.

Payment will be according to the German TVoD standard. The position is available immediately.

The Max Planck Society is trying to increase the percentage of women on its scientific staff and strongly encourages applications from qualified women. The Society is also committed to employing more disabled persons and especially encourages them to apply.

Applications (preferably as single pdf file) and enquiries to

Prof. Dr. Stefan Jakobs

University of Goettingen / MPI for Biophysical Chemistry

Mitochondrial Structure and Dynamics group

Am Fassberg 11

37077 Goettingen

Germany

Email: sjakobs@gwdg.de

www.mitoweb.de

Closing date: 31 July 2013

Important note: the applicant must be able to come to Goettingen for a personal interview.

Start date: 27 June 2013

Estimated duration: 3 years

Payment: German TVoD standard

Homepage: http://www.mitoweb.de

Subjects: Biology, Physics
Topic: thesis / dissertation: Two PhD student positions in super-resolution microscopy / mitochondrial biology
Contact: Prof. Stefan Jakobs
Reply to: sjakobs@gwdg.de
Institution: University of Goettingen / Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
Location: 37077 Goettingen, Am Fassberg 11

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