Postdoc (M/F/D) - Super-Resolution Microscopy and Cell Biology
The High Resolution and Automated Microscopy department of Prof. Stefan Jakobs at the Göttingen site of the Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP invites applications for a postdoc position, focusing on super-resolution microscopy and cell biology. At our Göttingen location of the Fraunhofer ITMP, Translational Neuroinflammation and Automated Microscopy TNM, we use super-resolution microscopy techniques combined with genome editing and advanced image analysis to enhance our understanding of cellular phenotypes in various diseases and to identify potential drug targets. We are a multidisciplinary team of biologists, physicists, and data scientists that intends to create added value for clinical as well as pharmacological research by using super-resolution microscopy methods. Modern microscopy techniques such as STED microscopy enable the analysis of protein localizations and distributions at the nanometer scale. Thus, previously unknown changes in the structure and dynamics of protein clusters within cells of diseased patients can be investigated. The detection of clinically relevant abnormalities will contribute to a better understanding of cellular changes in a variety of diseases. As a postdoc in our department, you will handle patient samples and screen them for phenotypes to identify unknown structural changes behind biochemical defects. In addition, you will generate genome edited cellular model systems to examine selected diseases.
What you will do
What you bring to the table
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with a strong interest in applied research, who is enthusiastic and enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team.
What you can expect
The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is initially limited until Dezember 31, 2025 and also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).
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Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP
Requisition Number: 77842
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