The Center of Advanced European Studies and Research (CAESAR) is a Neuroscience research institute associated with the Max Planck Society. The Department of Behavior and Brain Organization at CAESAR is inviting applications for a PhD candidate with a background in biochemistry or biophysics. This position was granted by the DFG in the framework of an SFB (SFB 1089 “Synaptic Micronetworks in Health and Disease”.
Requirements:
- Applicant must have strong background in protein biochemistry and/or biophysics and will be involved in the expression, purification and subsequent characterization of fluorescent calcium sensors.
- The candidate will use a number of biophysical techniques like fluorescence spectroscopy, isothermal titration calorimetry and fast kinetic approaches to determine the fluorescence changes of the indicator in response to calcium.
- Selected candidate will also design and optimize sensor constructs (mutagenesis, cloning, virus production) and work in close collaboration with colleagues in the department of Behavior and Brain Organization.
- Qualified candidates all over the world are invited to submit their application
Duration: 3 years; fixed-term contract; with the possibility of limited extension
Application:
Applications must include the following:
- Detailed CV
- Brief description of previous work
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| Organization | Center Of Advanced European Studies and Research (CAESAR) |
| Fellowship Level | Doctoral |
| Country | Germany |
| Subject areas |
Developmental and Evolutionary Biology & Genetics, Immunobiology and Infection Biology & Medicine, Neurosciences, Structural and Cell Biology |
| Fellowship amount | Varies |
| Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
| Deadline | September 22, 2017 |
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