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At the Department of Biology at the University of Münster, in the research groups of Cellular Bioenergetics and Plant Energy Biology (Prof. Busch and Prof. Schwarzländer), we are seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
(salary level TV-L E 13)
in the field of high-resolution microscopy in photosynthetic organisms (plants, green algae, cyanobacteria) to investigate proton motive force with fluorescent biosensors. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is limited to a duration of 4 years. It is part of a central project within the research group "Dynamic Regulation of Proton Motive Force in Photosynthesis" funded by the DFG (German Research Foundation) and SNF (Swiss National Science Foundation). Prior experience in either high and or super-resolution light microscopy or fluorescent protein biosensors in photosynthesis and a very good doctoral degree in molecular biosciences, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related field are required. Relevant postdoctoral experience will be beneficial. The position offers excellent options for qualification towards a leadership role in bioimaging.
Your tasks:
- Designing, testing, and establishing genetically encoded biosensors in vitro and in vivo.
- Applying high- and super-resolution microscopy to living photosynthetic cells and organisms.
- Coordinating and organizing data, materials, and knowledge related to biosensors and biosensing strategies used in the subprojects.
- Instructing students in the use of high-resolution microscopy.
- Organizing and conducting workshops for the research consortium and beyond.
Our expectations:
- Fascination with fundamental and mechanistic questions of energy metabolism.
- Demonstrated excellent academic achievements, including a relevant list of innovative publications and/or preprints.
- Experience in one or more areas of state-of-the-art microscopy (including image analysis), molecular and biochemical work, and working with genetic lines of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana or green algae.
- Very good knowledge of the English language.
- High intrinsic motivation.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; initiative and independent working style.
- Self-responsible analytical and scientific thinking and writing.
- Assumption of leadership responsibility within the research groups and the research consortium.
- Participation in the preparation of reports and follow-up proposals.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions. Part-time options are generally available.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you are interested, please submit your application as a PDF file by 07 January 2024, to application.sp8@uni-muenster.de, Reference No. FOR_11_2023
University of Münster
Institute of Biology and Biotechnology of Plants
Prof. Dr. Markus Schwarzländer
Schlossplatz 8
48143 Münster
Institute of Integrative Cell Biology and Physiology
Prof. Dr. Karin Busch
Schlossplatz 5
48149 Münster