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<div class="">Dear colleagues!<br class="">
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I would like to draw your attention to the following job opportunities. Deadline April 7!<br class="">
<br class="">
Best,<br class="">
Stefan</div><div class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify;" class=""> </span></div><div class=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#222222" class="">PostDoc
Positions (m/f/d) in Electron Cryo-Tomography (cryo-ET)</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
color:#2D2D2D;background:white" class="">There are exciting immediate Postdoctoral
positions in the lab of Stefan Raunser in the Department of Structural
Biochemistry at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Physiology in Dortmund,
Germany. This is a unique opportunity to become a part of a world-renowned
research institute with a diverse faculty with backgrounds in chemistry,
biology and physics, and to perform interdisciplinary science in a lively and
supportive environment!<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(45, 45, 45); background-color: white;" class="">We seek highly motivated, self-driven and creative
thinkers who are prepared to take risks in defining and addressing important
scientific problems, and who use quantitative experimental, computational
and/or technical approaches in their work. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);" class="">The positions are available immediately in the Department of Structural
Biochemistry (Director: Stefan Raunser) and are initially limited to 3 years.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
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mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Summary</span></b><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" class="">Research
projects in the Raunser lab focus on important biological questions concerning
the structural organization of muscles, cytoskeletal proteins and bacterial
toxin complexes. Our ultimate goal is to understand the mechanisms and
structure-function relationship underlying these processes in health and
disease in molecular detail. To this end, we employ single particle electron
cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM), cryogenic focused ion beam milling (cryo-FIB), electron
cryo-tomography (cryo-ET), X-ray crystallography, biochemical and biophysical
methods and cell biology.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" class="">There are
several projects available in our lab for talented and outstanding young
researchers who are eager to apply cryo-FIB and cryo-ET to look deeper into
cells and tissues in order to visualize and understand cellular components that
have never been seen before.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Requirements:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" class="">Ideal
candidates should hold an excellent PhD in structural biology, biophysics,
physics or in an equivalent area with previous experience in single particle cryo-EM
or cryo-ET.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class="">Strong
written</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;" class=""> and
oral communication skills in English are required.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" class=""> </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%" class=""><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" class="">Why
join us?<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif" class="">Being
a part of the community at the Max Planck Institute is more than just a job. </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: white;" class="">Our dynamic research environment, distinct
culture, and diverse community foster collaboration and excellence in every
corner of science. We offer an extensive range of benefits and resources such
as:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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to state-of-the-art research facilities <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1" class=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
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to collaborate on cutting-edge research<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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international and exciting working atmosphere<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-18.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1" class=""><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
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integrated training program that includes lectures, advanced scientific
workshops, complementary skill courses and opportunities for career development
<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-left:36.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:
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mentoring program to guide and promote young scientists<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Salary: <o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" class="">Payment depends on personal conditions
and qualification according to the directive of the TVöD. Social benefits
correspond to those of the public service.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">How to Apply:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Applicants should submit a CV, a motivation
letter outlining research experiences and interests and two reference letters by
April 7<sup class="">th</sup>, 2023 to Stefan Raunser at </span><span lang="EN-US" class=""><a href="mailto:raunser-jobsearch@mpi-dortmund.mpg.de" class=""><span style="font-size:
10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:
"Times New Roman"" class="">raunser-jobsearch@mpi-dortmund.mpg.de</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
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none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Additional
Information:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:
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mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">The Max Planck Society (Max Planck
Gesellschaft – MPG) is committed to increasing the number of individuals with
disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such
qualified individuals. The MPG seeks to increase the number of women in those
areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women
to apply. Furthermore, the MPG strives to foster an inclusive culture and
diversity within its workforce. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; background-color: white;" class="">Therefore, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply
and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<!--EndFragment--></div></div></div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><div class=""><div class=""><br class="">-------<br class="">Prof. Dr. Stefan Raunser | Director | Dep. Structural Biochemistry | Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology | Otto-Hahn-Straße 11, 44227 Dortmund, Germany | +49 231 133 2300<br class=""></div><br class=""></div></div></div>_______________________________________________<br class="">3dem mailing list<br class=""><a href="mailto:3dem@ncmir.ucsd.edu" class="">3dem@ncmir.ucsd.edu</a><br class=""><a href="https://mail.ncmir.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/3dem" class="">https://mail.ncmir.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/3dem</a><br class=""></div></body></html>