[3dem] Postdoc positon to study macromolecular complexes in ubiquitin signaling

[Sonja Lorenz]

Postdoc Position

Structural Mechanisms of Ubiquitin Ligases in Cancer

A postdoc position is available in the lab of Sonja Lorenz at the  
Rudolf Virchow Center for Experimental Biomedicine, Würzburg, Germany.
The Lorenz lab explores the molecular mechanisms of ubiquitin ligases  
and their functions in cancer signaling (ELife 2017;6:e21036). We are  
seeking a highly motivated and creative colleague to explore  
macromolecular complexes, using cell biological, biochemical, and  
structural techniques. Several ambitious projects are available and  
can be tailored to individual interests and expertise.

The Rudolf Virchow Center is a highly competitive, international  
research institute with outstanding infrastructure. We have access to  
state-of-the-art instrumentation in X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM,  
high-field NMR and an extensive range of biophysical and cell  
biological equipment. We are integrated into a stimulating research  
environment that includes the Biocenter, the Research Center for  
Infectious Diseases, the University Hospital, and the Max Planck  
Research Group in Systems Immunology, and maintain active  
international collaborations. Würzburg has strong expertise in  
ubiquitin research and was awarded funding for a Research Training  
Group “Understanding Ubiquitylation: from molecular mechanisms to  
disease” (http://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/grk2243/home/), which the  
successful candidate will benefit from.

Applicants should have strong expertise in cell biological techniques  
and protein biochemistry. Additional experience with cryo-EM or X-ray  
crystallography is beneficial. English language skills are essential;  
knowledge of German is not required.
The position can start immediately or upon mutual agreement. Salary  
will be according to the German TVL scale. In case of equivalent  
qualifications, disabled applicants will be preferentially considered.

Applications should be sent to Sonja Lorenz by email and include a  
letter of motivation detailing research interests, expertise, and  
career aims; CV; and the contact information of at least two  
references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

For more information:
http://virchow.uni-wuerzburg.de/lab_pages/slorenz/
http://www.rudolf-virchow-zentrum.de/en/research/research-groups/lorenz-group/research.html


Sonja Lorenz, PhD
Rudolf Virchow Center for Experimental Biomedicine, University of  
Würzburg, Germany
E-mail: sonja.lorenz at virchow.uni-wuerzburg.de