Postdoc Position (f, m, d)

Postdoc Position (f, m, d)
Stellen-ID: 2792
Facility: Research Training Group (RTG) 2756 “Cytoskeletal elements of active matter – from molecular interactions to cellular biophysics (CYTAC)”
Contact person: Frau Prof. Dr. Sarah Köster
[email protected]
0551 3929429
Date of filling: 01.05.2024
Application deadline: 01.04.2024

The Research Training Group (RTG) 2756 “Cytoskeletal elements of active matter – from molecular interactions to cellular biophysics (CYTAC)” at the University of Göttingen is currently inviting applications for a

Postdoc Position (f, m, d)
starting on May 1st, 2024. This is a full-time position (100%, currently 39.8 hours per week) and the salary is based the German public service salary scale E13 TVL. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for 2 years with the possibility to extend.
CYTAC is devoted to covering all length scales involved - from the level of individual molecules, through mesoscopic filaments and membranes, all the way to cells. Naturally, this research is performed in a highly interdisciplinary manner and involves physics, physical and bio-chemistry, cell biology and mathematical data analysis. The RTG 2756 offers a vibrant academic environment. General information on the RTG 2756 is available at www.uni-goettingen.de/rtg2756 .
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate, who wishes to pursue an academic career and complement their previous PhD training in an interdisciplinary environment.
We are looking for a candidate, who

• holds a Master’s and a PhD degree in physics, biophysics, biophysical chemistry or a closely related discipline
• has experience or at least strong interest in conducting lab experiments on soft or biological matter
• has a very good command of English
• has good programming/data analysis skills
• is keen to collaborate and share ideas and data within the RTG 2756

What we offer:

• An international, interdisciplinary, flexible and motivating working environment
• A great team to work with
• The possibility to pursue your own career development
• Mentoring by advanced researchers
• Advanced career support (professional skills courses)

 

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in the field. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Please submit your application as a single pdf-file with the usual documents (motivation letter of maximum 1 page, CV, university degrees and transcripts, names of two senior researchers who agreed to provide reference letters for you) until

April 1st, 2024

by email to

[email protected]

.

For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Sarah Köster (

[email protected]

).

Please note:

With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the

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