Doctoral Candidate (DC) in Biophysics Research: The Sorkin Lab at Tel Aviv University is inviting applications for a doctoral candidate position in a project focused on studying membrane remodelling processes and their effects on condensate formation. This research will contribute to a deeper understanding of condensate-membrane interactions, leveraging advanced mechanical single-molecule techniques.
Doctoral Candidate (DC) in Membrane Biophysics Research
Designation
Doctoral Candidate (DC)
Research Area
- Membrane Biophysics
- Biomolecular Condensates
- Lipid Chemistry
- Colloidal Physical Chemistry
- Soft Matter
Location
Tel Aviv University, School of Chemistry, Tel Aviv, Israel
Eligibility/Qualification
Essential
- Applicants should hold or expect to attain, as a minimum, a MSc or equivalent in:
- Biophysics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Bioengineering
- Related areas
Desirable
- Research project experience in one of the aforementioned disciplines.
- Experience in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) or microscopy (optical, confocal).
Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge in:
- Membrane biophysics
- Biomolecular condensates
- Lipid chemistry
- Colloidal physical chemistry
- Soft matter
Skills and Competencies
- Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English.
- Evidence of interest and research experience in the above disciplines is desirable.
Description
The doctoral candidate will engage in an innovative project that explores the effects of membrane composition and phase separation on condensate formation. The research will utilize AFM imaging and force spectroscopy to characterize sub-saturated phases and identify nucleation steps. In addition, the project will evaluate how membrane tension influences condensate association through experimental approaches, such as stretching supported membranes and using photo-sensitive lipids.
Participants will have opportunities to collaborate and gain hands-on experience through secondments at esteemed institutions, including CSIC (Rivas Group) for protein condensate preparation and the Max Planck Institute for Colloids and Interfaces (Dimova Group) for preparing asymmetric membranes with photo-responsive lipids.
How to Apply
To apply and for further information, please contact Raya Sorkin via email at rsorkin@tauex.tau.ac.il. Ensure to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
Last Date to Apply
Please inquire directly through email for the specific application deadline.
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