Postdoctoral scientist (f/m/d)

GIZ-Nord; Göttingen; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Institute for Neuropathology at the University Medical Center Göttingen invites applications for a Postdoctoral scientist (f/m/d) to join a dynamic cryo-ET lab in Göttingen.

The position is full-time (38.5 hours per week) for one year, with an earliest start date.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in neurobiology or related field.
• Extensive research experience in Drosophila cell biology and genetics.
• Experience with structural techniques is desirable but not mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Generate and characterize novel Drosophila lines.
• Carry out correlative cryo-light microscopy, cryo-FIB milling and cryo-ET to study neuronal architecture in intact tissues.
• Quantitatively analyze cryo-ET data.

Kenntnisse

Drosophila biology experience

Drosophila genetics experience

Data analysis

Ausbildung

PhD in neurobiology or related field

Tools

Cryo-EM equipment

Cryo-FIB milling

Cryo-ET data analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Institut für Neuropathologie of the University Medical Center Göttingen is looking for a new position for the earliest start date

Postdoctoral scientist (f/m/d)

full time , 38,5 hours per week, 1 year

The goal of the Fernandez-Busnadiego lab is to unravel the structural basis of fundamental cellular mechanisms, as well as their alterations in human disease. To that end, we employ multidisciplinary approaches, pivoting on state-of-the art cryo- electron tomography (see e.g. Bäuerlein et al., Cell 2017; Guo et al., Cell 2018; Collado et al., Dev Cell 2019; Trinkaus et al., Nat Comm 2021; Jentoft et al. Cell 2023; Wagner et al., Nature 2024; Ehses et al., Sci Adv 2026).

We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist with experience in Drosophila biology to investigate in situ the molecular mechanisms underlying peripheral neuropathies.

• generate and characterize novel Drosophila lines
• carry out correlative cryo-light microscopy, cryo-focused ion beam milling and cryo-electron tomography to investigate the molecular architecture of neurons directly within intact Drosophila tissues (see Bäuerlein et al., bioRxiv 2023)
• quantitative analyze cryo-ET data
• Ph.D. in neurobiology or related fields
• extensive research experience in Drosophila cell biology and genetics
• experience with structural techniques is also desired but not mandatory

We offer

a stimulating intellectual environment with innovative research projects

• excellent scientific and technical infrastructure, including last-generation cryo-EM equipment and computing facilities
• opportunities for professional development, including participation in international conferences
• an interdisciplinary work environment that encourages collaboration between different fields
• diverse and interesting benefits as a UMG employee (e.g. in-house daycare center, childcare during holidays, attractive infrastructure, health and sports promotion through excellent company health management)
• location in a beautiful and historic German university town with a campus that includes the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institutes, the German Primate Center and other research facilities on site

The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region. Our clinics and institutes stand for high-quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology.

Göttingen as a city of science is located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non-university scientific institutions.

Our goal as University Medical Center Göttingen is professional equality for all genders. We strive to equalize the gender ratio in areas where there is underrepresentation. The University Medical Center Göttingen is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled people and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal suitability, applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant regulations. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability/equal status in your letter of application in order to safeguard your interests.