Applications are invited for a joint PhD position between research group
of Matthias Rief (TUM), and Kristina Djinovic Carugo (Univ. Vienna)
funded by the Marie Curie Initial Training Network on Muscle Z-disk
Protein Complexes: from atomic structure to physiological function (ITN
MUZIC, http://www.fp7-muzic.eu).
The project with focus on biomechanical properties of Z-disk Proteins
and Protein Complexes. The successful candidate shall spend initial
stage of her/his PhD in the group of K. Djinovic-Carugo, Univ. Vienna
for sample generation and characterisation and subsequently in the group
of M. Rief, TUM.
A series of methods will be used: recombinant DNA technology (PCR,
cloning, protein expression systems, site-directed mutagenesis), protein
biochemistry (protein purification, protein analytics),
structure-function studies on proteins and their complexes (fluorescence
anisotropy, ITC), optical tweezers assays and atomic force microscopy at
single molecule level. In addition, a close cooperation with cell
biologists is established through the ITN-MUZIC network.
Interested candidates should apply through Max F. Perutz International
PhD Program - Vienna:
http://www.projects.mfpl.ac.at/mfpl-phd-selection
or contact directly:
Matthias Rief <[log in to unmask]>
The deadline for the application is 27th of March 2011.
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