Promotion in Biophysik - PhD Position in Biophysics für Göttingen, Niedersachsen gesucht
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DE 37077 Göttingen, Niedersachsen
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28.10.20242024-10-28
Stellenausschreibung: Promotion in Biophysik - PhD Position in Biophysics
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Third Institute of Physics- Uni Göttingen in Hamburg
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Universitäten/Hochschulen/Forschungsinstitute
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Erziehung/Bildung/Therapie
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- Intro The Third Institute of Physics at the Georg-August-Universität
Göttingen is looking to fill the position of a Research Assistant
(Ph.D. position) This position should be filled by 1st of January
2023. The regular working hours will be 65% of a full-time position
(currently 25,87 hours per week) with an initial contract of three
years. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L. Tasks Viscoelastic properties of
cells play a pivotal role in many biological processes that involve
substantial shape changes such as adhesion, spreading, growth,
beating, division, migration, carcinogenesis, and tissue development.
It is widely accepted that the major response to external deformation
originates from the actin cortex directly coupled to the plasma
membrane. The membrane/cortex composite forms a dynamic shell that
controls the cell’s shape and remodels on time scales of tens of
seconds due to protein turnover and myosin-mediated contractions,
thereby enabling cells to rapidly adapt and respond to external cues.
Our aim is to tell apart intrinsically passive from active properties
of the cortex shell. We want to test the hypothesis of whether passive
recruitment of excess surface area, poroelastic relaxation of the
cytosol, and active contraction of the cortex are cellular responses
on different time scales. The job holder will integrate a micropipette
aspiration system into an AFM that is coupled to a spinning disk
fluorescence microscope. This will allow to study the role of the
plasma membrane reservoir and membrane/ actin cortex attachment in
epithelial cells and cardiomyocytes on their response to controlled
stretching of the cellular surface. This post is designed to foster
young researchers and allow the successful applicant to pursue a
doctoral degree. Requirements Suitable candidates should hold a
Master's in Physics, Biology or Chemistry (or the equivalent thereof)
with experience working on the biophysics of cell mechanics using
biological model systems. Proficiency in cellular biophysics, advanced
light microscopy, and atomic force microscopy/colloidal probe
microscopy are highly advantageous. The applicant should be curious,
highly motivated, self-organized, and show a keen interest to work in
an interdisciplinary group to perform leading-edge research. Benefits
The Göttingen Campus is a leading center of neuroscience and
biophysics in Europe hosting numerous internationally renowned
research institutions, including the University and its Medical
Center, the three life science Max Planck Institutes, the European
Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and the Bernstein
Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN) Göttingen. 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 in fields
in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed
itself to be a family-friendly institution and supports its 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. Closing Please send your application with the usual
documents (including a letter of interest, your curriculum vitae,
copies of your certificates and contact information of at least two
references) preferably in electronic form in one single PDF-document
by 1. of November to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, 3. Inst. f.
Physik, Abt. Betz, Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1, 37077 Göttingen, If you
have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Timo Betz via e-mail.
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