Postdoctoral Position in  Institute of Molecular Physiology

The group of Prof. Dorothee Dormann investigates the molecular causes of neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on disease-linked RNA-binding proteins with intrinsically disordered regions. We study their nucleocytoplasmic transport, phase separation and physiological functions and how these processes are misregulated in disease. We combine biochemistry, biophysics with cell and molecular biology and mainly use cell cultures and in vitro systems.

For more information of the Dormann lab, visit https://www.imb.de/research/our-research-groups/dormann/research

Research context

In a project funded by the Collaborative Research Center 1551 (www.crc1551.com) on Polymer Concepts in Cellular Function, we would like to study and better understand phase separation, nucleic acid-binding properties and biological functions of arginine and glycine (RG)-rich proteins, prototype phase-separating proteins with numerous links to human diseases.

Your profile:

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.

• A successfully completed university degree
• A recent (or upcoming) PhD degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biology or related area
• Experience with at least one of the following: Biophysics, biochemistry, proteomics, RNA biology or neuropathology
• Good team spirit and enthusiasm to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, e.g. with chemists and computational biologists
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)