Structural biology/signal transduction/TGFbeta biology PhD project: Modulation of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling by co-receptors
Project Description We are looking to recruit a highly motivated PhD student for a research project in the T.Mueller-lab at the Julius-von-Sachs Institute, University of Wuerzburg, Germany. The project deals with identification and characterization of novel co-receptors that interact with members of the bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) to modulate BMP signaling. The project is highly interdisciplinary and ranges from protein chemistry/structural biology to bone homeostasis and tissue regeneration. It will include bacterial and mammalian protein expression, crystallization studies, biochemical and biophysical analysis of the proteins investigated, cellular assays and high-resolution microscopy. The position is fully funded for 3.5 years (50%, TV-L E13). The desired starting date is between 10/2019 and 01/2020. Further information on the research group of Prof. Dr. Thomas Mueller (https://www.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/bot1/research/prof-dr-thomas-mueller/ <https://www.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/bot1/research/prof-dr-thomas-mueller/>) can be found online. The ideal candidate has a MSc degree in Biology/Biochemistry (or related) with previous MSc thesis research expertise in structure biology, and/or protein chemistry. The University of Wuerzburg is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications of qualified women and individuals with disabilities. Applications are only accepted electronically as a single PDF file containing the relevant information (motivation letter, CV, A-level/BSc/MSc diplomas, transcripts of records, names of 2 references, and, if available, letters of recommendation). Please send them to the email address [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position has been filled. Funding Notes All students holding an MSc or an equivalent degree at the time of employment are eligible; EU and non-EU nationals are eligible. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1
