Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d) | Membrane protein biogenesis

 The Max Planck Institute of Biophysics is a leading international research institute that uses biophysical, biochemical and computational methods to investigate the structure, dynamics and function of cellular systems at the molecular scale. It consists of four scientific departments, multiple research groups and scientific core facilities, with about 200 employees from more than 25 countries. It is located at the Campus Riedberg in Frankfurt am Main.

The Research Group of “Membrane Protein Biogenesis” led by Melanie McDowell at the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/d) to investigate the endoplasmic reticulum targeting and insertion pathways of eukaryotic membrane proteins using a combination of in situ and in vitro biochemical and structural methods. The successful candidate will isolate ER-derived vesicles from model organisms (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Chaetomium thermophilum), perform in vitro functional assays and analyse native complexes by cryo-electron tomography. The candidate will join an enthusiastic, collaborative and international team of biophysicists and biochemists ready to tackle exciting problems of immediate relevance to textbook biology.

Your qualifications

We are searching for

• An outstanding experimentalist with a PhD degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics or a related field within the life sciences.
• Experience with cryo-ET.
• Experience with molecular biology, in vitro functional assays and/or membrane protein biochemistry.
• A strong interest in the field of membrane protein biogenesis.
• A creative and hardworking individual that is able to work both independently and as part of an international team
• Proficiency in English (both spoken and written).

Our offer

The Max Planck Institute of Biophysics is an internationally leading research institution in the fields of structural biology, biophysics and cell biology located at the center of the Frankfurt science campus. We are offering excellent working conditions, state-of-the-art infrastructure and an international research environment. The salary is in accordance to the Public Sector Collective Agreement Bund (TVöD, E14). The position is available from April 2023 onwards.

Your application

Please send your application (single pdf-document) including a cover letter (one page maximum explaining background and motivation), CV and the contact details via the "submit" button below until 31.03.2023. Please address any questions to melanie.mcdowell@biophys.mpg.de.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We are also committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in our workforce. Therefore, applicants of all backgrounds and identities are welcome.