PhD scholarships for Biology/ Biochemist at Univ Mainz

 

Germany PhD scholarships for Biology/ Biochemist at Univ Mainz
on May 13th, 2011
The Graduate School of Immunotherapy (GK1043), funded by the German Research 
Council (DFG), invites applications for scholarships (PhD students) within our 
PhD/MD PhD Program:

The following position is currently available: Project/Supervisor: B2 / 
Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer.nat. Heinz Decker
Start: immediately
Funding period: 3 years  

Research Focus:
Structure, dynamic and function of hemocyanin and its importance for medicine 
and immunology
Methods:
• analytical and preparative biochemical methods
• thermodynamics (ITC, DSC)
• hydrodynamics (analytical ultracentrifugation, small angle x-ray scattering, 
Kratky  camera, light scattering
• crystallization of proteins and crystal structure resolution
• cryo-electron microscopy with AG Markl (B1)
• homology modeling, molecular dynamics
• FRET, fluorescence microscopy
• standard methods in molecular- and cell biology

We provide …
… a challenging project in an active research laboratory in molecular biophysics 
and biochemistry providing at the same time a collegial environment and a close 
guidance at all stages of the PhD work. In addition, the Graduate program 
provides excellent opportunities for learning and the advancement of a 
scientific career: Extensive trainings in basic and clinical immunology as well 
as in a broad array of biophysical, biochemical and biomedical methods are 
complemented by courses fostering the soft skills of our students, e.g. 
presentation of research data, scientific writing and teaching skills. This 
curriculum is meant to facilitate and promote the scientific independence of our 
graduates.
We expect …
… applicants to have a university degree (Master of Science or German diploma) 
in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry Physics or a related field with excellent 
grades. In the multifaceted, interdisciplinary, and international environment of 
the program, high motivation, goal orientation, team spirit, and enthusiasm for 
biomedical research are essential. Basic experiences in structural biophysics, 
immunology, molecular- and cell biology are advantageous.
Please submit your CV, copies of your exams, a bibliography, a letter of support 
from a former supervisor or contact information of two referees to the contact 
address below.

Selected References
Rolff et al (2011) Chem Soc Rev, in press; Jaenicke et al. (2010) Biochemical J. 
426:373-378; Cong et al. (2009) Structure 17:749; Meesters et al (2009) Proteins 
75:118-126; Decker et al (2006) Highlight in Angewandte Chemie Engl Ed., 45, 
4546; Decker and Tuczek (2000): Trends in Biochem. Sci. 25:397

Contact Information:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. H. Decker
Jakob Welder Weg 26
55118 Mainz
Telefon: +49 (0) 6131 39-23570; Telefax: +49 (0) 6131 39-23557
E-Mail: hdecker@uni-mainz.de
www.biophysik.uni-mainz.de
www.immuntherapie.uni-mainz.de