The Pleiner lab is looking for scientists to join our growing team! If you are passionate about discovery science and/or technology development projects we want you to join our team.
Postdoc position
We are seeking creative, passionate and independent thinkers to join us as postdocs. Applications are encouraged from talented and motivated individuals who have a Ph.D. or are nearing completion of their Ph.D. with experience in cell biology, structural biochemistry and/or protein engineering. Top candidates will have a strong track record of research productivity, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for basic research and a willingness to work as a leading part of a team with other lab members.
The following project requires your expertise:
Mechanistic analysis of membrane protein biogenesis. Trapping biogenesis intermediates and subcomplexes of biogenesis factors for structural analysis. Complementary functional analysis using in vitro and in cell reporter assays.
Preferred expertise: Structural biology (Cryo-EM), biochemistry (protein expression and purification in bacteria / mammalian cells)
Please include the following items in one PDF as part of your application via email to Tino:
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A cover letter including a summary of your research experience, your career goals, and your expertise in the relevant field(s).
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Your curriculum vitae including a list of publications with brief (2-3 sentence) descriptions of your contributions to the published work.
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Names and contact information for at least 3 references.