Postdoc (gn*) Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biology

Ref. Nr. 9962

(*gn=gender neutral)

This position is available for 3 years from April 1st, 2025, in the Institute for Physiological Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry of the University of Münster, Germany.

Part-time with 19.25 hours/week
Salary according to TV-L E13

We offer an excellent biochemical, molecular- and cell-biological research environment with international collaborations in the Cells-in-Motion Cluster of Excellence.

We expect a motivated person with skills in molecular biology and cell biology. The candidate should be willing to learn new methods and technologies. The project focuses on redox regulation of integrins. With a recombinant integrin, we aim to study the redox-relevant conformational changes of the integrin, also with optogenetic methods. The technology will be transferred from the protein-chemical level to the cellular level to study integrin regulation of cell adhesion. Preferred cell systems are fibroblast cell lines. The major focus is on collagen- and laminin-binding integrins.

The daily language in the laboratory is English, but applicants are encouraged to learn German.

The applicant will perform the following tasks:

1. Molecular biological preparation of expression vectors and transfection of eukaryotic cell lines
2. Detection of reactive oxygen species and cysteine-oxidized proteins during cell adhesion by ELISA and immunofluorescence
3. Protein chemical modifications of cell-adhesion molecules
4. Cell adhesion and migration studies
5. Life cell imaging of transfected cells

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Eble.

Please direct your application electronically as a single pdf-file via our online career portal no later than February 1st, 2025 and by giving the reference number 9962.

Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Due to legal requirements, working with us is only permitted with complete vaccination against measles.