/ OPEN POSITIONS
/ OPEN POSITIONS
The DFG – funded research unit Syntophagy “Membrane trafficking processes underlying presynaptic proteostasis” (5228) seeks 11 highly motivated:
PhD students/doctoral students (f/m/d)
to join a team of researchers from Berlin, Bremen, Magdeburg and Haifa for a project dealing with synaptic autophagy funded by the DFG – FOR5228 Syntophagy “Membrane trafficking processes underlying presynaptic proteostasis”. The postsare available initially for a 3-year fixed-term period with a salary of TV-L E13 (65%) starting latest January 1st 2022.
About the project: Syntophagy will address the specific contributions of autophagy, proteasome-mediated and endolysosomal degradation to presynaptic proteostasis. The research projects deal with questions like how are presynaptic function and, importantly, plasticity regulated by autophagy? How is autophagy regulated locally? How do non-canonical functions of autophagosomes (e.g. signalling, exocytosis) impact on presynaptic development, maintenance and function? The participating labs cover a broad range of techniques and are at the technological forefront in molecular neuroscience research
• completed university degree (master, diploma or similar qualification) in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry or otherrelevant discipline
• experience in cell biology, microscopy, imaging and/or biochemistry
• independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work
Equal opportunities as well as compatibility of family and work are part of our HR policy. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent occupational aptitude will be considered preferentially.
Please submit your application in one PDF file including a detailed CV and names of two referees and brief statements ofmotivation and research interest via e-mail to: bianka.gehe@lin-magdeburg.de. Please indicate which projects you are applying for. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.