Open Postdoc Positions
MPI-KG, Potsdam-Golm
Postdoc
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The advertised position is embedded into the joint research project MaxSynBio, sponsored by the Max Planck Society, and by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF). The overall objective of MaxSynBio is the synthesis of artificial biosystems from functional modules by means of a bottom-up approach of Synthetic Biology, which will potentially enable biotechnological applications and generate knowledge of fundamental nature. The interdisciplinary joint research project involves 9 Max Planck Institutes in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics and engineering sciences as well as one chair in the field of humanities at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
Scope of Duties:
- Production of cell mimicking multi-compartment giant lipid vesicles.
- Design and testing of microfluidic platforms for handling giant lipid vesicles.
- Ion channel reconstitution into giant lipid vesicles.
Requirements:
Suitable candidates hold a Diploma degree or a Master degree in the natural sciences, preferentially in biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, physics, biology, or in the engineering sciences. Candidates should also hold an experimental PhD in a related field with a good publication record. Experience with artificial lipid membranes, and in particular giant lipid vesicles would be preferable. Practical know-how in microfluidic systems including CAD design will be beneficial. Furthermore, knowledge and experience in reconstitution and characterization of membrane proteins in artificial membranes such as lipid vesicles will be advantageous. The tasks require a high level of experimental skills and creativity. The willingness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment is expected.
The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the proportion of employed women in those areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply for this position. The Max Planck Society also seeks to employ more severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons are explicitly encouraged.
Please, send your application documents, including curriculum vitae, publication list, and references, by e-mail (preferred) or by post to the following address:
Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces
Dr. Tom Robinson
Potsdam-Golm Science Park
Am Mühlenberg 1 OT Golm
14476 Potsdam, Germany
E-Mail: Tom.Robinson(at)mpikg.mpg.de
Please send your E-Mail application with the subject “MaxSynBio Postdoc application”.
View this job ad on the institutes website:
http://www.mpikg.mpg.de/5631720/Postdoc
Research group of Tom Robinson:
http://www.mpikg.mpg.de/Biomicrofluidic_Systems
MPI-CBG, Dresden
Postdoc
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A 3 year postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dora Tang as part of the MaxSynBio programme. The project lies in the area of synthetic biology and involves developing interdisciplinary methodologies for integrating out of equilibrium processes into artificial cellular platforms.
Applicants should be ambitious, highly motivated and creative with expertise in synthetic biology, molecular biology, biophysics, materials chemistry or bioengineering. Experience in protein expression, purification and reconstitution, membrane biophysics, protocellular models, microfluidics, enzyme catalysis, cell free expression systems, gene expression regulation or high pressure for soft matter are preferred.
The MPI-CBG provides highly competent and well-organized services and facilities and excellent mentoring and career development opportunities.
To apply please send your CV including the contacts of 3 researchers who can be approached for reference letters and one page motivation letter outlining your prior experience and future plans.
Please use our online application system:
MPI-CBG Careers - Online Application System
The position is available from April 1st 2016. There is no deadline for this application.