PhD Scholarship: Max Center: The Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) in Berlin-Buch is offering a PhD scholarship for a highly motivated candidate in the field of cryo electron tomography. The Daumke group is seeking to understand the structure and mechanisms of dynamin superfamily GTPases and their cellular membrane-trafficking pathways. This opportunity provides a unique research environment with cutting-edge infrastructure and numerous career development benefits.\PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Doktorand*in / PhD Student (f/m/d) at Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC), Berlin-Buch
Summary Table:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | PhD Student (f/m/d) |
| Research Area | Cryo Electron Tomography |
| Location | Berlin-Buch, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in biochemistry or related fields |
| Application Deadline | Until position filled |
Designation: PhD Student (f/m/d)
Research Area: Cryo Electron Tomography
Location: Berlin-Buch, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in biochemistry or related subjects.
- Practical experience in protein purification, structural biology (cryo-EM or crystallography), and cell biological approaches is desired.
Job Description: The selected candidate will work on reconstituting dynamin protein complexes and their interaction partners on liposomes, characterizing these complexes structurally by cryo electron tomography. Additionally, in situ structural biology approaches will be used to determine the organization of these complexes in their cellular environment.
We Offer:
- An international working environment with communication in English and German.
- Interesting career opportunities and a range of opportunities for further qualification and training.
- Compatibility of family and career certified by the workandfamily audit (“berufundfamilie audit”).
- Support for “New Berliners” through the MDC Welcome & Family Office.
- On-campus health and fitness center.
- State-of-the-art biochemistry, structural biology, and computational environment with access to advanced equipment including a 300 kV Titan Krios, an Aquilos FIB-SEM, and more.
- Weekly structural biology lectures and participation in the MDC graduate school offering regular courses, conference participations, and informal gatherings.
Additional Benefits:
- Remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the federal public service (TVöD-Bund), including additional company pension schemes.
- Flexible working hours and childcare support.
- An idyllic green campus, easily accessible by bicycle, public transport, or car.
- A secure job.
- Subsidy for the job ticket and discounts in the campus canteen.
- Additional health benefits such as flu vaccination, eye test, and ergonomics advice at the workplace.
- The possibility of mobile working.
- Free use of Nextbike from the Buch S-Bahn station to the campus.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should prepare the following documents:
- A detailed CV.
- A cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience.
- Contact information for at least two academic references.
Please submit your application via the MDC online application portal at [Insert Application Link].
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
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