Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Staff Category: Postdoctoral Fellow
Contract Duration: 2 years
Grading: N/A
Closing Date: 30 September 2018
Reference Number: HD01369
EMBL Heidelberg is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Alba Diz-Muñoz at the Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit. The Diz-Muñoz group studies the crosstalk between mechanical properties and signalling processes that drive morphogenetic processes and fate specification in immune cells, embryonic stem cells and zebrafish embryos. The candidate will work collaboratively with the labs of Shiladitya Banerjee (UCL, UK) and Michael Murrell (Yale, USA), and other members of the group on a challenging project, involving the development and use of optogenetic tools in cells.
Your role
This collaboration is part of a recently funded HFSP grant where we will combine in silico (Banerjee lab), in vitro (Murrell lab) and ex vivo (Diz-Muñoz lab) approaches to decipher the role of actomyosin stresses for cell polarization during cell migration. The successful candidate is expected to take a strong lead on his/her project and start to develop independent ideas.
You have
Experience in in the field of cell mechanics, cell imaging and data quantification, including image processing and molecular biology are desired but not strictly necessary. The successful candidate is able to work independently and reliably, acquire new skills efficiently, is very well organized and enjoys working in an international team within a collaborative atmosphere. Most important is an interdisciplinary interest and the ability or to tackle a biological problem with a combination of techniques, ranging from cutting edge biophysical measurements and molecular cloning to advanced computational analysis. A general strong interest in quantitative approaches towards biological problems is essential. Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a solid knowledge of English and high motivation are essential.
You might also have
Since EMBL offers excellent training in various aspects of these research topics, high interest and motivation are the main selection criteria and candidates from other disciplines that want to venture into these areas are explicitly welcome to apply.
Why join us
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organization with a very collegial and family friendly working environment. EMBL is committed to achieving gender balance and strongly encourages applications from women. Appointment will be based on merit alone. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, a comprehensive pension scheme, medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial support for relocation and installation, including your family, and the availability of an excellent child care facility on campus.
What else do I need to know
We are Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1600 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome. Our other missions are to offer vital services in training scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research. The working language of the institute is English. More Postdoctoral fellowships jobs Back to search results