Postdoc and PhD student positions, Biozentrum Basel, Maier Lab

Our new lab at the Biozentrum is part of the core program "Structural Biology & Biophysics", which gathers excellence in molecular and nanoscience research including structural studies by electron microscopy, biological NMR and X-ray crystallography.  We are striving to better understand eukaryotic lipid metabolism and its regulation through structural and functional studies on large multifunctional enzymes and membrane proteins (cf. Science, 321, 1315; Nature, 459, 726; Q. Rev. Biophys., 43, 373).  Our approach builds on X-ray crystallography as a key method to obtain insights at atomic resolution in combination with strategies for the stabilization, labeling and trapping of macromolecules, aided by biophysical characterization of macromolecular interactions and functional analysis.

We are looking for enthusiastic scientists, who share our dedication to solve challenging problems in biology, to join our lab at Postdoc or PhD student level.  PhD candidates are expected to have a master’s degree in biological sciences and practical experience in molecular biology or protein chemistry. Postdoc candidates should have recently obtained their PhD (or obtain it soon) with practical experience in structural studies and the production of difficult protein targets in eukaryotic expression systems and are expected to have demonstrated their scientific excellence by at least one significant publication as first author. Both positions are available immediately. 

Basel is an international center for biomedical research, with major academic institutions and research departments of leading life science companies. Situated in Switzerland on the borders to France and Germany along the river Rhine, Basel offers a high quality of living. The Biozentrum is an internationally renowned institute for life science research. With over 400 employees from 30 countries, it is the largest natural science department of the University of Basel. 

If you are interested in joining our team please send a short C.V. including publication record and a concise outline of prior research experience together with addresses of up to three references to [log in to unmask]. Informal enquiries via e-mail are welcome.