The Department of Biomolecular Mechanisms at the Max Planck Institute
for Medical Research in Heidelberg invites people interested in the
structure and dynamics of macromolecular switches and assemblies to
apply for
doctoral degree (Ph.D.) positions (reference number 13/2008) and
postdoctoral positions (reference number 14/2008)
Our department is an international and interdisciplinary team of four
closely interacting groups. Our main research topics are: mRNA
processing, chaperone-assisted and unassisted protein folding, and the
detailed mechanisms of enzyme-catalysed reactions involving flavin or
haem cofactors. We offer a unique environment of top-level scientific
research and state-of-the-art technology. For further information, see
the groups’ web pages at http://wbmm.mpimf-heidelberg.mpg.de/groups. The
stimulating and productive environment provides young scientists with an
ideal starting-point for further career steps. Heidelberg is one of the
top centres for biomedical research in Germany, and graduate students
have access to several different Ph.D. programmes.
Candidates should have knowledge of and interest in one or more of the
fields mentioned (with respect to either the research topic or the
techniques employed), an outstanding track record and excellent skills
in spoken and written English.
Candidates should send their formal application before February 28, 2009
to [log in to unmask] with the reference number
given in the subject line. The e-mail should contain a single PDF including
- a brief letter, preferably indicating which of the department’s groups
would be preferred
- a Curriculum Vitae
- a full list of publications (if applicable)
- a description of past and present research activities (1 page) and
- the names and addresses of referees (two for Ph.D. applicants or three
for postdoctoral applicants).
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