PhD student or PostDoc (m/f/d) Biophysics

We are announcing a position as a

in the Division of Biophysics

The position is offered for 3 years.

The Research Center Borstel (FZB) is an internationally operating Lung Center within the Leibniz Association, financed by the Federal Government and the State of Schleswig-Holstein. Our central task is basic and translational research in the field of respiratory diseases. We operate extensive laboratory and research infrastructures. Academically, we are closely linked with neighboring universities (Lübeck, Kiel) and clinically with the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein. Our goal is to improve existing methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of lung diseases and to develop new, innovative therapeutic approaches.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Work on the project "High-resolution analysis of synergistic effects between membrane active peptides and classical antibiotics on bacterial membranes", funded by Leibniz Gemeinschaft
• Completion of a doctoral thesis, presentation of the results at conferences, starting national and international collaborations
• Characterization of the membrane interaction of antimicrobial peptides with biophysical methods
• Special focus is on Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Cryo Electron Microscopy
• Highly interdisciplinary working field in collaboration with different groups
• The work is carried out partly at the Research Center Borstel and partly at the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CCSB) in Hamburg on the DESY campus

YOUR QUALIFICATION

• PhD student: Completed university master degree in biophysics, biochemistry or related field
• PostDoc: Completed PhD degree in biophysics, biochemistry or related field
• Interest in interdisciplinary work
• Commitment to contribute to the team of the biophysics research group
• Independent project management
• Experience in membrane biophysics is desirable

OUR OFFER

• A self-responsible workspace within a motivated team
• The possibility to use state-of-the-art methods at the CSSB and at DESY in Hamburg
• A structured and certified PhD training program "Borstel Biomedical Research School”
• Your new workplace is located in a top class research center close to Hamburg
• Payment according to TVöD-VKA incl. all benefits usually offered in the public sector
• Family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours
• Childcare centre and workplace health promotion

The FZB is certified for the "berufundfamilie" audit and specifically promotes the compatibility of career and family. The under-represented gender is given special consideration while maintaining the same professional and personal aptitude. Severely handicapped persons with otherwise equal aptitude are also given preferential consideration.

For more information about our certifications, please visit our homepage.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Gutsmann on tgutsmann(at)fz-borstel.de . Please send your application with the usual documents (without photo) up to 15.03.2024 to our website www.fz-borstel.de .