Computational Postdoc or Phd Student - Dresden, Deutschland - Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

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Dresden, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Computational Postdoc or PhD student (M/F/d) in protein evolution and biomolecular condensates

WISSENSCHAFTLERIN
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DRESDEN
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- und Evolutionsbiologie & Genetik Neurobiologie Struktur

- und ZellbiologieAusschreibungsnummer: 2023-PostDoc-ComputationalCondensates-2390

Stellenangebot vom 23. März 2023

The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) and the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) are basic research institutes that foster collaborations between theorists and experimentalists.

Their research program spans across scales from molecular assemblies to the formation of cells, tissues, and organisms. Currently, about 500 employees work at the institute, representing over 50 nations and a wide range of scientific expertise.

As an employer, MPI-CBG offers an environment that fosters open communication and collaboration; an environment with equal opportunities and support for families.

The official language of the institute is English.

The Toth-Petroczy lab is an interdisciplinary research group at MPI-CBG and CSBD that studies protein evolution.

As a group of scientists with diverse backgrounds in computer science, bioinformatics, statistics, biophysics, chemistry, and biology, we are fascinated by intrinsically disordered protein regions (IDRs) and aim to understand their role in evolution and condensate formation.

The field of biomolecular condensates is rapidly growing as more and more biological functions are associated with condensates, such as transcriptional control, RNA metabolism, and cellular organization.

We are driven to answer questions such as:
How many biological condensates are there? When did they evolve?

We are looking for a scientist (Postdoctoral research fellow or PhD student) to join our work in understanding the origins and evolution of intrinsically disordered regions and biomolecular condensates.

What is your role?

If you love

Coding and modeling
Computational molecular evolution
Interacting with interdisciplinary teams

Essential qualifications

PhD or MSc in bioinformatics, computer science, life sciences or related discipline
Good command of the English language,

Desirable qualifications & soft skills

Excellent conceptual, analytical, and presentational skills
Leadership personality and handson mentality
A high degree of responsibility, perseverance, and ownership
Critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Ability to interact and work with interdisciplinary team members
Knowledge of life science data proteomics, genomics
Knowledge of statistics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence

Offer:

We offer a diversified job in a young, scientifically oriented, international team in one of the most renowned research institutions worldwide
Salary and social benefits corresponding to qualification and experience up to salary group E13 TVöD Bund (German civil service tariff)
Attractive pension plan via VBL (Federal and State Government Employees' Retirement Fund)
Discounted job ticket (VVO) and good public transport connections
Support for a positive worklife balance, including assistance with family and childcare matters

The position is available immediately. The initial contract is for 2 years with the possibility of extension based upon mutual agreement.

Application

The following materials should be included: