PhD Position
Structural Mechanisms of Ubiquitination Enzymes in Disease
We invite applications for a PhD position in the research group of Dr.
Sonja Lorenz at the Rudolf Virchow Center for Experimental
Biomedicine, Würzburg, Germany.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to enroll in the
‘Graduate School of Life Sciences’ in Würzburg – a prestigious
international PhD program funded by the German Excellence Initiative.
The Lorenz lab is supported by the Emmy Noether Program of the German
Research Foundation and the EMBO Young Investigator Program among
other sources. We aim to uncover the catalytic and regulatory
mechanisms of ubiquitination enzymes and their functions in cancer and
infection. Our lab combines structural biology (X-ray crystallography,
NMR spectroscopy, cryo-EM) with biochemical and cell biological
analyses.
The Rudolf Virchow Center is a highly competitive international
research institute with an outstanding technical infrastructure. The
Lorenz lab has access to state-of-the-art instrumentation in X-ray
crystallography, high-field NMR, cryo-EM, and an extensive range of
modern biophysical and cell biological equipment. We are integrated
into a stimulating research environment that includes the Biocenter,
the Institute for Molecular Infection Biology, the Helmholtz Institute
for RNA-Based Infection Research, the Max Planck Research Group for
Systems Immunology, and the University Hospital in Würzburg.
Applicants should have a M.Sc. or comparable degree in in molecular
biology, biochemistry or a related discipline and a strong interest in
structure-function studies on proteins. Experience in protein
biochemistry and biophysical techniques is desirable. Good English
language skills are essential; knowledge of German is not required.
The position can start immediately or upon mutual agreement. Salary
will be according to the German TVL scale. In case of equivalent
qualifications, disabled applicants will be preferentially considered.
Würzburg is located in the beautiful, wine-growing area of Franconia
and in proximity to Frankfurt (1 hour by train) and Munich (2 hours by
train).
Applications should be sent to Sonja Lorenz by email
([log in to unmask]) and are expected to include a
letter of motivation detailing research interests and expertise, a CV,
and the contact information for at least two references. Review of
applications will begin immediately.
http://www.virchow.uni-wuerzburg.de/lab_pages/slorenz
http://www.rudolf-virchow-zentrum.de/en/research/research-groups/lorenz-group/research.html
Sonja Lorenz, PhD
Rudolf Virchow Center for Experimental Biomedicine
Josef-Schneider-Strasse 2, Haus D15
97080 Würzburg, Germany
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