POSTDOC- Molecular and Cellular Botany: The Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at Ruhr University Bochum is seeking a highly motivated and experienced POSTDOC (M/F/D) for a period of 3 years with 39.83 hours per week (TV-L E13) in the field of Molecular and Cellular Botany. This position offers the opportunity to set up an independent junior research group and conduct research on the insertion pathways of tail-anchored membrane proteins into the endoplasmic reticulum of Arabidopsis thaliana.
Research Area
The main focus of the chair is on the insertion pathways of tail-anchored membrane proteins into the endoplasmic reticulum of Arabidopsis thaliana, particularly the GET pathway and possible alternative pathways. The research is at the interface of plant physiology and cell biology, utilizing a broad spectrum of microscopy techniques and molecular biological methods.
Location: Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Eligibility/Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Biology or a comparable natural science
- Specialization in plant physiology or another plant subdiscipline
- Practical experience with molecular biological and biochemical methods
- Practical experience in working with Arabidopsis thaliana, including cultivation, transformation, genotyping/phenotyping
- Excellent language skills in German and English
- Practical experience in student training
- Optional: Experience in raising third-party funds
Job Description
- Utilize general molecular biological and biochemical methods (e.g., PCR, cloning, protein purification, and detection)
- Employ cell biological techniques such as the use of fluorescent markers and their analysis by laser confocal and fluorescence microscopy
- Independently document and evaluate data, participate in the writing of publications, and the subsequent peer review process
- Collaborate in raising third-party funds, especially for more experienced candidates
- Teach and train students in basic and laboratory internships (4 SWS)
How to Apply:
Interested applicants (m/f/d) are invited to submit their applications quoting ANR 3816 by 14.10.2024 via email to: botanik@rub.de
Last Date for Apply:
October 14, 2024
For further details, please visit Ruhr University Bochum Stellenangebote.
