Post-doctoral position in Cell Biology and Electron Microscopy at the MPICBG (Dresden, Germany)

The group of Marino Zerial is looking for a highly-motivated post-doctoral
candidate with a strong background in EM and cell biology to work on the
following projects:

1. The study of endosome compartmentalization in membrane
subdomains using Correlative Light-Electron Microscopy (CLEM) and
Electron Tomography.
This work will be complemented by genetic perturbations to understand
underlying machineries and the structure-function relation of the endocytic
pathway.
 

2. The 3D reconstruction of the liver tissue using Serial Block-Face SEM.
This project aims at understanding the design principles of liver tissue
structure and function, using the developing and regenerating mouse liver as
a model system.
 

Both projects will be carried out in the lab of Marino Zerial in close
collaboration with Jean Marc Verbavatz, the Electron Microscopy (EM) Facility
leader at the MPI-CBG

 http://www.mpi-cbg.de/en/facilities/profiles/electronmicroscopy. html. 

The EM facility will provide resources, technology and
expertise that are required for these projects.
Candidates should have a degree in biology and strong expertise in EM. An
excellent command of English together with good communication skills and
self-motivation are also required.
 

Candidates interested in this position should send a copy of their CV and
motivation letter together with contacts of two referees to Marino Zerial
(zerial@mpi-cbg.de) and Jean Marc Verbavatz (verbavat@mpi-cbg.de). The
position is available immediately.
 

The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer: handicapped
individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. The Center for Systems Biology,
the MPI-CBG and the MPI-PKS aim to increase the number of women in
scientific positions. Female candidates are therefore particularly welcome.