The research group of Dr. Katja Zieske invites applications for
a PhD student (f/m/d) in Synthetic Biology / Protein reconstitution at Lipid Membranes
for the project
Cell-Free reconstitution of Molecular Condensates and Cytoskeletal Structures at Lipid Membranes
About us:
The Zieske group is an independent research group at Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light. We are an interdisciplinary research team with projects in the area of synthetic biology and biophysics.
Currently, we are looking for a highly motivated and responsible PhD student, who is interested in understanding biological systems quantitatively and from the bottom-up. The successful candidate will conduct an interdisciplinary research program and reconstitute protein patterns and structures at lipid membranes. Using fluorescence microscopy techniques he/she will investigate the biophysical properties of self-organizing protein systems.
PhD students in our team may leverage a diverse set of lipid model membranes, optical microscopy techniques and microfluidic technologies. A wet lab and equipment for cloning of plasmids and protein purification is available. PhD students will be given the opportunity to design and conduct experiments and to present research results at scientific meetings.
The project duration for PhD students is 3 years. The working language is English.
Qualification of PhD candidate:
The successful candidate has a background in Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biophysics or a related field and obtained a Master degree within the last two years with good/very good academic performance (At least upper second-class honors, or equivalent). We are looking for team members with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research between protein biochemistry (proteins, membranes) and biophysics (microscopy, quantitative bottom-up approaches).
The ability to take responsibility over an own project is essential.
Experience in the following areas would be advantageous, but are not all strictly required:
- wet lab experience (work with biological objects, e.g. cloning or protein purification)
- confocal microscopy or experience with other optical techniques
- previous experiences demonstrating an interest in quantitative sciences and abstract thinking
- previous experiences demonstrating an interest in bottom-up approaches
Interested in joining our team?
Apply with a (1.) letter of motivation (What are your scientific interests?), (2.) a short summary of your Master's project, (3.) a CV, a transcript of records, (4.) if available, a high school diploma and (5.) the contact details of two academic references by June 4, 2023 and send your application to: [Email Address Removed]. (We will only review complete applications .)
The Max Planck Society strives to ensure a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities irrespective of gender, nationality or disabilities of the applicants. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from all backgrounds.
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