Postdoc and PhD positions in Structural Biology A postdoc position and three PhD positions are available in the laboratory of Prof. Eva Wolf at the Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) and Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany.
The Wolf group is currently located at the IMB (www.imb-mainz.de/wolf<http://www.imb-mainz.de/wolf>). IMB is a Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences, which is funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation and located on the campus of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. Research in the Wolf group is focused on the structural, biochemical and biophysical analysis of circadian clock proteins, which generate circadian (24h) rhythms in physiology, metabolism and behaviour and synchronize them with the environmental light-dark cycle. Projects will include x-ray crystallography with ample support from other biochemical, molecular biology and spectroscopic techniques such as recombinant protein expression, protein purification, biochemical and biophysical protein-protein interaction analyses, UV/VIS- and CD spectroscopy (e.g. Czarna et al, Cell 2013;153(6):1394-405; Schmalen et al, Cell 2014;157(5):1203–1215). The successful postdoc candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have solid practical experience in recombinant protein expression using E.coli and insect cells, protein purification and macromolecular X-ray crystallography. Additional experience with biochemical and biophysical protein-protein interaction analyses or UV/VIS spectroscopy is an advantage. For the PhD positions, candidates with a strong interest in structural biology and protein biochemistry and previous exposure to these research areas during their master education are encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a single PDF file containing your cover letter stating research and career interests, CV, scanned certificates and contact details of at least two references to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Informal enquires should be addressed to Eva Wolf ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). PhD candidates also have to officially apply via IMB’s International PhD Programme before July 5, 2014 (www.imb-mainz.de/PhD<http://www.imb-mainz.de/PhD>).
