PhD Position in Biology, Technical University Munich, Germany

Microtubule dynamics in living cells is regulated by a number of accessory proteins, and defects in those enzymes can lead to severe diseases (for a start, cf. Ebbing et al., Hum. Mol. Genet. (2008) 17:1245-52). We are studying the mechanics of such enzymes, and are looking for a Ph.D. student who is (i) interested in characterizing such enzymes at the molecular, preferentially single-molecule level. (ii) A second position is open for students interested in studying the function of such enzymes in C.elegans.

We can offer an exciting, supportive and scientifically excellent environment equipped with advanced instrumentation for single-molecule studies, microscopy, as well as for “classical” kinetic experiments. Facilities for C.elegans available. Ph.D. can be obtained in (Bio-)Physics, Biochemistry or Biology. Feel free to ask for details.

If you are interested, please send a short description of your background and future ideas.

Dr. Günther Woehlke
guenther.woehlke[ at ]lrz.uni-muenchen.de
Technical University Munich, Dept. Physics E22 (Biophysics)
Garching b. München