Postdoctoral Researchers (m/f/d) | Molecular and Cell Biology

 

The lab of Meritxell Huch at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics seeks Postdoctoral Researchers (m/f/d) in molecular and cell biology.

Job description

The lab of Meritxell Huch is seeking talented, curiosity-driven postdoctoral scientists to pursue projects investigating molecular and cellular mechanisms of liver and pancreas regeneration and disease using both newly developed organoid and animal models. Epigenetic background, genetic engineering and lipid metabolism backgrounds are desirable. Bioinformatic knowledge is also desirable.

The long-term goal of the Huch lab is to gain mechanistic understanding of the principles that govern proliferation and differentiation of adult organs and tissues using both organoid and animal models with the final objective of understanding organogenesis. Dr Huch pioneered the development of organoid models for non-intestinal tissues with seminal papers on stomach (Cell Stem Cell 2010), liver (Nature 2013, Cell 2015, Nature Protoc 2016, Nature Medicine 2017, Cell stem cell 2021) and pancreas (EMBO J 2013, BMC development 2020) organoids. 

Research group members exploit the liver as a model of extensive regenerative capacity and the pancreas, which exhibits very little regeneration potential, to unveil the biological processes that control adult tissue homeostasis and repair and their deregulation in disease. Their experimental strategy involves the combined use of: (1) animal models and (2) in vitro mouse and human organoid models that recapitulate key aspects of mouse and human liver development, proliferation and regeneration in vivo and in culture, in a controlled environment. The team is highly interdisciplinary, international and collaborative; English is the working language of the Huch lab and the institute. 

Required qualifications

• A doctoral degree in life science or similar
• documented experience in bioinformatics or molecular and cellular biology
• at least one first-author publication in press or in a pre-print server
• Good command of the English language, 
• Excellent communication and data presentation skills

Our offer

The full-time position is for an initial period of 2 years with the possibility of extension. Salary and social benefits will be in accordance with the regulations of the German TVöD Bund (salary agreement for public service employees). The MPI-CBG offers a JobTicket in collaboration with the VVO, as well as a broad network for career development and training opportunities through the Max Planck Society.

Your application

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file comprising:

• a letter explaining the motivation to join our research group, your research interest and a short description of current research projects demonstrating relevant experience 
• a CV including your list of potential fellowships, grants, awards/ honors, conference participations and publications 
• Grade transcripts of academic education and qualifications

Please send all documents by November 15 2022 via our online application system stating Code 2022-PostDoc-MACB-1110.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Start dates would be possible as of February 15 2023. After a first pre-selection of your application, please be prepared to furnish three recommendation letters to be sent in short notice as PDF. 

The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For further details on the position offered, please contact Meritxell Huch huch@mpi-cbg.de.
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Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) | Biogeochemical Integration

 

The Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC) in Jena is dedicated to interdisciplinary fundamental research in the field of Earth system sciences with a focus on climate and ecosystems. The internationally renowned institute, which currently employs around 230 people, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2022. Jena is known for high-tech industry, internationally renowned research institutions and a modern university, but it also has a beautiful natural setting in the green Saale valley with steep limestone slopes. The city of Jena has an active student scene and a diverse cultural life. For the department of Biogeochemical Integration we are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in full time, 2 years, with possibility of extension.

Background and position description

Droughts, forest fires and other massive forest disturbances that have occurred in the last decade may be an early warning signal of coming threats to forests from climate change. However, available data and process understanding of the interactions between climate, major disturbance types and the carbon cycle are limited. This also applies to our ability to simulate the effects of compound extremes and disturbances on the CO2 sequestration potential of forests in future climate projections of Earth system models.

The European Research Council Starting Grant (ERC-StG) project ForExD "Forest vulnerability to compound extremes and disturbances in a changing climate" aims to integrate the study of climate extremes and forest disturbances as part of the common ecoclimatic variability to improve process understanding and attribution of events with strong climate change impacts. This position is primarily assigned to the Climate-Ecosystem Disturbances Interactions group, in collaboration with the Terrestrial Biosphere Modelling group in the Biogeochemical Signals department.  The main objective of this work is to develop representations of biotic and abiotic forest disturbances in the terrestrial biosphere model QUINCY as well as integrated in ICON-Land, the land surface model of ICON-ESM.

Your tasks

• Conduct independent and creative research on the specific topics described above;
• Collaborating with and supporting the scientific work of the ForExD team
• Co-supervision of PhD students
• Publications in international scientific journals and representation of the research group at national and international meetings

Your profile

• Successfully completed doctorate in meteorology, bioinformatics, physics, geosciences or comparable fields
• Basic understanding of terrestrial biogeochemical cycles and biosphere-climate interactions
• Practical experience in the scientific development and application of dynamic global ecosystem models
• Previous experience in process-based modelling of vegetation disturbances is ideal, but not required
• Excellent quantitative skills (e.g. data analysis, modelling)
• Knowledge of relevant software and higher level programming languages (FORTRAN, c++) as well as Python/R
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken

Our offer

The full-time position as Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) is to be filled by January 2023 (date flexible); part-time work is generally possible. The position will be evaluated and graded following the collective agreement according to TVöD Bund; in addition, we will provide a pension plan based on the public service (VBL). The Max Planck Society (MPS) strives for gender equality and diversity. The MPS aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all fields. The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled persons are expressly encouraged.

Your application

Please contact Dr. Ana Bastos (abastos@bgc-jena.mpg.de) for any questions you may have. Are you interested? Please send us your application with cover letter, curriculum vitae as well as names and contact information of two references summarised in a PDF file (max. 10 MB) by October 25, 2022, quoting the reference 41/2022 by e-mail to bewerbung@bgc-jena.mpg.de or to the

Max-Planck-Institut für Biogeochemie
Personalbüro: Kennwort “Wissenschaftlicher PostDoc”
Hans-Knöll-Straße 10
07745 Jena
Deutschland

We ask that you do not use application folders, but only submit copies, as your documents will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations after the application process has been completed. We look forward to receiving your application!

3 Postdoctoral Researcher Positions (m/f/d) at the Dioscuri Centre for Structural Dynamics of Receptors (Krakow, Poland) – Structural Biology

 

3 Postdoctoral Researcher Positions (m/f/d) at the Dioscuri Centre
for Structural Dynamics of Receptors (Krakow, Poland) – Structural Biology

Three postdoctoral positions are available at the Dioscuri Centre for Structural Dynamics of Receptors, led by Przemyslaw Nogly at the Jagiellonian University (Krakow, Poland), to investigate the molecular mechanisms of photoreceptor proteins. The Nogly Lab applies state-of-the-art structural biology techniques, including time-resolved serial crystallography at synchrotron and X-ray Free Electron Laser to capture proteins' structural dynamics at high spatiotemporal resolution. The structural insights are complemented by biophysical, functional and theoretical studies. The current focus of the lab is to define the structural and mechanistic basis of light perception, energy conversion and signaling output in bacteria and plants. For our recent work, please see Mous et al., Science, (2022) "Dynamics and mechanism of a light-driven chloride pump." Ongoing research, funded within the generous Dioscuri Programme initiated by Max Planck Society and National Science Center, will reveal broader principles of how light is utilized by determining the dynamics of additional photoreceptor proteins. Experimentally derived "molecular movies" of protein in action will provide unique insights into structural transitions and a basis for studying the driving forces behind protein function.

Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, or a related field is preferred. However, candidates with a background in chemistry or physics and demonstrated interest in protein mechanisms would also be considered. We are looking for candidates with experience in protein biochemistry, crystallography, structural data processing and analysis, and biophysical characterization. One of the positions can be dedicated to data processing and analysis (without experimental work). Exciting crystallographic data is already available for processing and analysis.
The working language is English and we will assist in finding accommodation and dealing with the administration to ensure a smooth start in the beautiful city of Krakow.


What we expect from you

• A team-oriented, flexible personality driven by curiosity and ambition
• A PhD in biology, physics or chemistry
• Experience in protein biochemistry, crystallography, biophysical characterization or structural data processing and analysis
• Programming/scripting skills are a plus
• Knowledge of the Polish language is not a requirement

What we offer

• Full employment contract initially for 6 months and extending to maximum of 4 years after initial period
• Position with 100% focus on research (no teaching obligations)
• Benefits including reduced-rate for an individual private medical care package and membership in MultiSport programme
• Cutting-edge equipped, newly installed laboratories
• Full technical, administrative and organizational support from professional English-speaking personnel
• Participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring
• Competitive salary in line with experience

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology is one of the sixteen faculties of Jagiellonian University. FBBB is a leading research and teaching institution in Poland well recognized internationally in the field of modern biology. Since 2001 the Faculty occupies a modern "intelligent building" located on the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Jagiellonian University.
Research conducted at the Faculty includes contemporary biochemical, biophysical and biotechnological aspects of biological objects ranging from the molecular level through the cellular and up to the level of whole animal and plant organisms. Many modern experimental and computational methods are used by researchers of the Faculty in standard and specialized laboratories that are well equipped with modern scientific instruments.
According to the Nature Index (May 2016), that tracks the affiliations of original research articles, the Faculty received the highest score among all life science research institutions in Poland.

How to apply

Please sent any nquiries and applications with CV to: przemyslaw.nogly@uj.edu.pl
The review of applications will start on 05.10.2022, application deadline is 24.10.2022. However, applications are also welcome afterwards since hiring will continue until the positions are filled.

Postdoctoral Fellow (f/m/d) | Development of hyperpolarized low field MRI

 

The Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences is a leading international research institute of exceptional scientific breadth. With more than 40 research groups and some 1,000 employees from over 50 nations, it is the largest institute of the Max Planck Society.

The research group for Magnetic Resonance Signal Enhancement headed by Stefan Glöggler is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (f/m/d) - Development of hyperpolarized low field MRI.

Enhancing nuclear magnetic resonance signals by over 10,000-fold via hyperpolarization techniques has opened up new opportunities for molecular imaging. The NMR Signal Enhancement Group aims at exploring the properties of signal enhanced molecules with specifically long storage times (longitudinal relaxations) at low magnetic fields (100 mT) and investigate ways how to image them. Different physics properties of molecules at these low field promise to pave pathways for new molecule imaging approaches with simple and portable devices.

The candidate should have a strong background in physics, engineering, physical chemistry or related disciplines and experience in nuclear magnetic resonance and spin physics.

What you will be doing

• Developing and testing low field MRI equipment (e.g. coils) for use at 100 mT
• Investigating signal-enhanced molecules and their biochemical conversion
• Developing and testing pulse sequences to image the enhanced molecules at low field

What we offer

• Physics with biomedical and biochemical application
• High-impact emerging field of research
• State of the art equipment and infrastructure
• Interesting and varied work in an interdisciplinary environment
• A wide range of offers to help you balance work and family life:
  On-campus kindergarten places including vacation care, parent-child offices, etc.
• Further training opportunities and language courses
• Spacious cafeteria with a wide range of meals plus an espresso bar
• Health management: free fitness and yoga room, sports groups, course offerings for a "moving break"
• Initiatives for sustainability and a green environment with a new biotope

Position details

Payment and benefits are based on the German public service pay scale (TVöD Bund) guidelines. The position should be filled as soon as possible.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Please submit your application including cover letter (explaining background and motivation), CV, transcripts, publication record and two contacts for letters of reference preferably via E-Mail as a single PDF file to ausschreibung56-22@mpinat.mpg.de.

Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences                                                          
Research Group “NMR Signal Enhancement”
Dr. Stefan Glöggler
Am Faßberg 11
37077 Göttingen
Germany

Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship and Positions (f/m/d)

 

Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship and Positions (Reference Number 349) in the Galaxies and Cosmology Department at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg.

The Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg is offering 10 positions to pursue innovative research within the Galaxies and Cosmology department. The department’s research covers a wide range of topics in galaxy evolution from the highest redshift quasars to the Milky Way: stellar spectroscopy as a diagnostic for stellar physics and Galactic archaeology; star-formation and the interstellar medium in galaxies near and far; galactic nuclei, black holes, and AGN; the redshift evolution of the galaxy population and of the intergalactic medium, as well as studies of the most distant quasars. Our research approaches encompass multi-wavelength observations (radio to X-rays), large observing programs, and large surveys such as Gaia, SDSS-V and 4MOST, advanced instrumentation development, as well as theoretical modelling and numerical simulations. The department also hosts a number of independent research groups supported by the MPG, ERC and the Humboldt foundation. Research areas and specifics of the postdoctoral positions. Exceptional candidates in all areas of astrophysics related to the above topics will also be considered for an independent prize fellowship.

Our offer

MPIA researchers have privileged access to the twin 8.4m Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) in Arizona, the 2.2m MPG telescope on La Silla, the Calar Alto 2.2m telescope, and the IRAM millimeter facilities, including the newly upgraded NOEMA interferometer. MPIA astronomers make frequent use of all ESO facilities, including the VLT and ALMA, and all are encouraged to lead proposals as Principal Investigators. MPIA also offers access to a range of local computing clusters and external super-computing resources (see e.g. at the MPCDF). The institute leads or is involved in many large science collaborations and surveys, including SDSS-V, 4MOST, VRO/LSST, and JWST GTO and GO programs. MPIA also plays a leading role in the data analysis for Gaia, the preparations for Euclid, and instrumentation for the ELT.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field. The appointments will be for three or four years, depending on the available resources of the respective research group. The starting dates are expected to be no later than autumn 2023; earlier dates may be possible for certain positions. MPIA aims to provide a stimulating and supportive work environment, and the successful candidates can draw on funds for publications, computing, travel, training, etc. Remuneration will be on the German public sector scale (expected to be TVOeD level E14), depending on qualification and experience. Extensive social benefits are granted according to the regulations for public service.

Your application

Applicants should prepare a cover letter indicating the position(s) of interest, CV, publication list, and a brief statement of research interests by November 23, 2022 (Attention to: Dr. Annalisa Pillepich, chair of the search committee), and arrange for three letters of reference to be provided separately by the same date. All applications and reference letters must be submitted using the online application system.
For inquiries, please contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Annalisa Pillepich (pillepich@mpia.de), the department assistant Susanne Koltes-Al-Zoubi (koltes@mpia.de), or any of the staff members in the Galaxies and Cosmology department.

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and strives for a diverse community of employees. Applications from historically underrepresented or disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged. MPIA supports its employees in their search for suitable child care. For questions concerning promoting equal opportunity for all employees and prospective employees at MPIA, please contact our equal opportunity officers (equality@mpia.de). Regarding disability guidelines and regulations, please contact Ralf Launhardt (rl@mpia.de)

10 PhD positions (f/m/d) | Infectious diseases and immunology

 

The International Max Planck Research School for Infectious Diseases and Immunology (IMPRS-IDI) is recruiting up to 10 PhD students (m/f/d) for projects at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, the Freie Universität, the Technische Universität and the German Rheumatism Research Centre in Berlin. 

We offer

• outstanding research and training opportunities with access to state-of-the-art facilities
• an excellent scientific network - our faculty members are internationally recognized scientists affiliated with renowned research institutes and universities in Berlin and around the world
• a prestigious graduate school program with a project-adapted curriculum (training courses, lectures etc on scientific, technical and complementary skill topics) and a strong PhD student community
• a stimulating international and multi-disciplinary research environment on thriving campus locations in Berlin 
   

The following PhD projects are available and will start between May and December 2023

• Innate immune recognition in the gastrointestinal epithelium – Organoids as host model (Bartfeld lab)
• Role of ILC3 and ILC3-derived effector molecules for metabolic adaptation during pregnancy (Diefenbach lab) 
• Elucidating the impact of climate on the seasonal dynamics of respiratory viruses (Domenech de Cellès lab)
• Deciphering the mechanisms of innate immune responses using Drosophila melanogaster as a model (Iatsenko lab)
• Within-person evolution of the human microbiome (Key lab)
• How endomembrane remodeling controls immune signaling from endosomes. (Majer lab)
• Mechanisms of adaptation in proofreading impaired large DNA viruses (Osterrieder lab)
• Plasmodium falciparum variant surface antigens (VSAs), antibodies and poor cytoadhesion promoting asymptomatic persistence of malaria parasites. (Portugal lab)
• Adaptive NK cell responses in infection and tumours (Romagnani lab)
• Molecular dynamics of Innate Immune protein condensates (Taylor lab)
   

We are looking for

• creative, highly motivated and talented candidates of all nationalities and backgrounds who are truly committed to research
• applicants must have an excellent M.Sc. or equivalent degree 
• candidates from biological disciplines including biophysics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, infection biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, medical biotechnology, bioinformatics or closely related disciplines are encouraged to apply. For some projects, candidates with a strong background in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, statistics, physics) or computer science are sought – please check the project descriptions for individual skill requirements on our website

Interested in joining us?

To apply, please submit your application via our online application platform until October 31st 2022. 

For more information on the projects and application process, please check the IMPRS-IDI website.

Contact: IMPRS-IDI Coordination Office (imprs-office@mpiib-berlin.mpg.de)

PhD or Postdoctoral Position (m/f/d) | Interfacial water dissociation and water formation

 The Department of Interface Science headed by Prof. Beatriz Roldán Cuenya at the Fritz Haber Institute carries out cutting-edge research on advanced functional materials with applications in heterogeneous catalysis, energy conversion and electrochemistry. By combining unique synthesis methods, state-of-the art tools for experimental characterization and advanced approaches to data analysis, atomistic details of thermal catalysis and electrochemical reactions at gas/solid and liquid/solid interfaces are revealed. In particular, structure-reactivity correlations on nanostructured materials can be established, paving the way for the rational design of novel catalytic materials.

We are looking for a PhD or postdoctoral student (m/f/d) for the Interfacial Ionics group at the Department of Interface Science.

Project: Interfacial Water Dissociation and Water Formation

Interfacial water dissociation is important for many electrocatalytic reactions, in particular for producing green hydrogen in alkaline conditions where the concentration of free protons is very low (2 H2O + 2e- à H2 + 2OH-). Furthermore, water dissociation can serve as ionic test reaction to study the impact of interfacial water ordering and acid base chemistry on interfacial ionics in general.

The selected candidate will be joining this new research direction that is being established within the ISC department. Your main goal will be to fundamentally improve our understanding of operando water dissociation and water formation during electrocatalysis using novel experimental approaches. Simultaneously, you will also explore new applications.

The PostDoc position is initially for one year but can be extended up to three years.

The PhD candidate is expected to graduate after three years.

Requirements

We expect candidates to have a:

• A MSc or PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Physical Chemistry, preferably with a specialization in Electrochemistry
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals for postdoc applicants
• Experience at performing complex electrochemistry experiments with a high drive to solve scientific and practical/instrumental challenges independently
• Experience working with Multiphysics simulations (e.g. COMSOL) is preferred
• Excellent English skills

Application

Submit your application via our online application portal as soon as possible but latest by March 31, 2023 including the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Names and email addresses of three references

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Sebastian Oener oener@fhi-berlin.mpg.de

Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
Faradayweg 4-6
14195 Berlin
Germany

Max Planck Society

The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore the Max Planck Society aims to increase the participation of women in research. Therefore, applications by women are particularly welcome. The Max Planck Society is also committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

Berlin

The Fritz Haber Institute (FHI) is located in the quiet south-west of Gemany’s capital Berlin, which is a large, tolerant and cosmopolitan city. Berlin offers a wide variety of culture, art, music, and outdoor opportunities.

Max Planck Research Group Leader (f/m/d) | Intelligent Systems

 The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent System (MPI-IS) seeks to understand the principles of perception, action and learning in autonomous systems that successfully interact with complex environments, and to use this understanding to design artificial intelligent systems. The institute takes a highly interdisciplinary approach that combines mathematics, computation, engineering, materials science, and biology. The Stuttgart site of the institute concentrates on physical realizations of intelligent systems with departments in the broad fields of small-scale robotics, haptics, robotic materials, and medical robotics, with independent research groups that emphasize biological inspiration, controls, and the use of AI in human organizations.

We are looking for outstanding candidates in the field of intelligent systems to establish a new independent research group at our institute's Stuttgart site. Potential areas of research can include, but are not limited to, the following:

Robotics, all areas, especially

• Soft robotics
• Bioinspired or biohybrid robotics
• Physical intelligence at all length scales
• Robotic materials
• Sustainable robots

Human-Machine Interaction, including

• Human-robot interaction
• Wearable robots
• Haptic interfaces

Robotics for Healthcare, including

• Medical robotics
• Novel medical devices
• Surgical robotics
• Rehabilitation robotics

Learning Systems, including

• Robot learning
• Machine learning
• Computer vision
• Intelligent control systems

Candidates should have a strong international track record of creative research. Successful applicants will be able to establish an internationally visible research program of their own design within our institute. Max Planck Research Group Leader positions offer individuals holding a doctoral degree an excellent springboard to high-level scientific positions.

The salary package is based on the W2 remuneration group of the German Federal Civil Service Remuneration Act (Bundesbesoldungsgesetz – BBesG). Successful candidates will enjoy an independent principal investigator status within the institute. Group leaders are provided with considerable funding for personnel, equipment, and running costs, which enables them to focus the bulk of their energy on their research. Group leaders and their group members also benefit from the infrastructure and administration of MPI-IS. Each Max Planck Research Group is limited to a term of five years. Depending on research progress, and taking funding possibilities and labor legislation into account, a group leader’s employment contract can be extended at most twice, by two years in each case, on an individual basis according to scientific criteria and after a positive evaluation.

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, or any other non-job-related criteria. MPI-IS recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. MPI-IS is committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff and will honor each individual’s experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented; women are therefore explicitly encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of employees with severe disabilities in its workforce; applications from persons with severe disabilities are expressly desired.

Applications should contain a short cover letter; a three-page research statement describing your past, present, and future research activities; a one-page diversity statement describing your experiences and commitments to diversity; and a CV including your full list of publications. All documents should be prepared in English and should be submitted as a single pdf file through our online application system.

In addition, three professional reference letters must be submitted directly by the referees. After you have registered in our online application system, you will receive further information about how these letters should be submitted.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at applications@is.mpg.de.

The closing date for applications is November 13, 2022.

PhD student (m/f/d) | Materials Science or Biophysics

 The Department of Biomaterials (Director Prof. Dr. Fratzl) at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, Germany invites applications from outstanding young scientists for the position of PhD student (m/f/d) in Materials Science or Biophysics.

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student in the field of Biofilm Mechanobiology. The candidate should have a MSc degree in materials science, biophysics or biotechnology or closely related fields, with an outstanding profile, a strong background and interests in

• Mechanics of soft materials or biological systems
• Engineering and instrumentation
• Computational work (data analysis)
• Interdisciplinary interactions
• Experience with bacteria or cell culture and microscopy will be an advantage but not a necessary requirement.

More information about the project.

The position is available starting from January 2023. Payment follows TVöD (Salary Class 65% E13, 3 years).

To submit your candidature please send an email in English until 31.10.2022 to cecile.bidan@mpikg.mpg.de, with subject Cand-PhD – [Name, Surname] and attach  a PDF version of your CV, a short cover letter (why do you apply for this position? what are your research interests? how do you fit? 1 page max.), your university grades transcripts (BSc, MSc) and mention the names and email addresses of 2 reference persons ready to give feedback.

The candidate CV will be evaluated internally according to the project and the best candidates will be invited for an online interview. After the online interview the interviewed candidates will receive an email with the final decision.

The accepted candidate will join the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Biomaterials Department, in the group  Biofilm-Based Materials led by Dr. Bidan.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

PhD student in Materials Science

 Skilled and committed employees are a crucial factor in the success of Linköping University. And we need more of them. Our core expertise comes from teachers and researchers, but a successful university requires experienced and motivated employees in many fields. Everyone is important. We need to recruit many new employees thanks to, among all, an expansion in our research activity. We need you here. We look forward to receiving your application!

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology conducts research and offers education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research, the predominant activity, is often done in collaboration with corporate and international partners. We are one of the university’s largest, oldest and most well known departments, encompassing five interacting scientific fields: biology, chemistry, material physics, applied physics and theory and modelling.
Read more at https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ifm

We are looking for a PhD student in Materials Science.

Your work assignments
LiU is a stakeholder in a European collaborative project that focus on the development of new materials that will protect nuclear power plant fuels. These materials are silicon carbide-based composites whose structure is designed at the nanometer level. Your tasks consist of characterizing and understanding the materials, their degradation mechanisms during irradiation in harsh conditions, and to suggest improvements of the materials microstructure to extend their lifetime and durability. Your primary tool will be advanced electron microscopy to determine structure, composition and chemical bonds at the atomic level.

As a doctoral student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.

Your workplace
The Thin Film Physics division conducts research as well as undergraduate and postgraduate education in materials physics. You will be part of the Materials Microscopy Unit, that coordinates electron microscopy at the national level.

Your qualifications
You have graduated at Master’s level in physics, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, materials science, or similar with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.

Previous experience and interest in electron microscopy, in situ microscopy in combination with materials for nuclear applications or corrosion gives merit.

Fluent English, spoken and written, is mandatory.

As the project comprises work and interaction with multiple research groups across Europe, good communication and collaboration skills are required. 

Terms of employment
When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Linköping University

The employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.

Starting date
By agreement.

Salary and employment benefits
The salary of doctoral students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.

More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.

Union representatives
Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 27 September 2022. Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

Equal opportunities
A majority of our PhD students within IFM are men, which is why precedence will be given to women in cases where qualifications are deemed otherwise equivalent.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities.

We look forward to receiving your application!


Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.

Contact persons

Per Persson

Professor

+46-13 28 12 48

per.persson@liu.se

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Postdoctoral position in Cardiac Image Analysis and Machine Learning

 Skilled and committed employees are a crucial factor in the success of Linköping University. And we need more of them. Our core expertise comes from teachers and researchers, but a successful university requires experienced and motivated employees in many fields. Everyone is important. We need to recruit many new employees thanks to, among all, an expansion in our research activity. We need you here. We look forward to receiving your application!

The Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV) conducts teaching and research across a wide range of medical disciplines and is noted for its interdisciplinary profile. The aim of the department’s operations is to provide relevant training against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving healthcare sector and a society in constant flux. HMV is located both in Linköping and Norrköping .
Read more at: www.liu.se/en/organisation/liu/hmv

Hereby advertises a position as Postdoc in cardiac image processing and deep learning. 

Your duties
The postdoc in this announcement will focus on development of methods that support efficient image processing of cardiac Computer Tomography (CT) data for advanced assessment of the functioning of the beating heart.

The use of CT imaging of the heart is quickly increasing in cardiac diagnostics. Especially using the latest equipment, extremely high-resolution 4D data of the heart can be obtained in a few seconds. Currently, clinical analysis of this data mainly focusses on anatomical assessment. More advanced data analysis, assessing cardiac function, is hampered by the large size of the data.

The emphasis will be the use of high-resolution time-resolved spectral data of the heart that will be acquired using a novel photon-counting detector CT (PCCT). Based on this data, time-varying data representing the hearts anatomy, its dynamics, the blood flow, and myocardial strain will be obtained. Responsibilities include development of methods for segmentation and analysis of PCCT data. Publication of the work in scientific journals is also included in the assignment. The Postdoc will essentially carry out research.

Your working environment
Your will be employed at the Department of Medicine, Health and caring Sciences and have your working place at the Center for Medical Imaging and Visualization (CMIV, www.liu.se/cmiv). CMIV is an interdisciplinary research center situated at the medical campus of Linköping University. CMIV owns 3 MRI and 2 CT systems dedicated to research, of which one is a unique photon-counting CT. Within CMIV, the interdisciplinary cardiovascular imaging research group conducts technical development and application of advanced MRI and CT techniques in the cardiovascular field. The group owns very powerful computers for machine learning and the project also has access to the Berzelius SuperPod consisting of 480 NVIDIA A100 GPUs

This position is part of a joint collaboration between the two largest research programs in Sweden, the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) and the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS), with the ultimate goal of solving ground-breaking research questions across disciplines. The SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) is a 12-year initiative that focuses on data-driven research, within fields essential for improving the people´s lives, detecting and treating diseases, protecting biodiversity and creating sustainability. The programme will train the next generation of life scientists and create a strong computational and data science base. The program aims to strengthen national collaborations between universities, bridge the research communities of life sciences and data sciences, and create partnerships with industry, healthcare and other national and international actors. Read more: https://www.scilifelab.se/data-driven

Within the WASP-DDLS financed project “Huge Complex Diagnostic Imaging Data”, two postdocs will work jointly on a pipeline for the generation of personalized models from huge complex imaging data.

Your qualifications
You have good knowledge in programming and image processing. Experience in imaging processing of medical images, and especially 3D or 4D cardiovascular medical images is an advantage. Knowledge in deep learning of medical images is an advantage.

You have good English language skills both in terms of speech and writing, as we are multilingual within the research group. You have good communication skills and have easy to collaborate with others.

The position requires a doctorate degree or an equivalent degree from a foreign university, preferably obtained no more than three years before the application deadline for this position.

Appointment time
This position is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The position as a postdoc is full-time.

Starting date
By agreement.

Salary
The University applies individual salary scales adapted to the experience of the employee and to the labour market.

Union representatives
Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants

Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received at latest October 13 2022.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

Equal opportunities

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities.

We look forward to receiving your application!


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Contact persons

Tino Ebbers

Professor

+46 13 28 67 74

tino.ebbers@liu.se

Christine Ericsson

HR Partner

+46 13 28 66 97

christine.ericsson@liu.se

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