5 Postdoctoral position 2020 in Max Planck Institute, Germany
Designation/Position- Postdoctoral position
Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany invites application for the Postdoctoral position 2020 from candidates having a Ph.D. in natural sciences.
About- IPC (established in 1954) is one of the top research institutes in Poland, ranked A+ by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (top 5% of research units in PL). IPC publishes ~200 papers/year which generates over 7500 citations/year. 30% of papers are published in journals with IF>5: Nature Chemistry, Nature Physics, Science, Phys. Rev. Letters, JACS, Ang. Chemie Int. Ed., Nucl. Acid Research, and many others. IPC employs ~340 staff (physicists, chemists, biologists, biotechnologists) and is strongly committed to interdisciplinary research. IPC attracts talented students and experienced researchers from Poland and beyond (30% PhDs and 20% of PIs come from abroad). In acknowledgment of its efforts to enhance working conditions for researchers, the European Commission has awarded IPC the “HR Excellence in Research Award”. Postdoctoral position 2020
Research/Job Area– Biology, physics, chemistry, or engineering
Location-Max Planck Institut, Germany
Research Proposal How to Write: Detail Guide and Template
Eligibility/Qualification-
Essential
- Ph.D. in biology, physics, chemistry, or engineering
- Very good academic achievements as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and talks/poster presentations at international conferences.
- Ability to draft (in English) scientific papers for academic journals.
- Ability to communicate (in English) complex information clearly, orally, and in writing.
- Enthusiasm for learning about biological systems using quantitative methods.
- Ability to think creatively, propose, and develop new ideas.
- The capability of working without close supervision, exercising a high degree of initiative, and demonstrating a pro-active approach to work.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Desirable
- Research experience in biological physics, microbiology, systems biology, bioengineering, soft matter, physical chemistry, or another related topic.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: optical imaging (microscopy: imaging biological samples, image processing, building custom-made microscopes); DNA/RNA isolation, library preparation, and sequencing; genetic engineering of bacteria; bioreactors (chemostats, turbidostats); microfluidics; bacterial and/or cell tissue cultures; in vitro models of bacterial infections.
- Experience in cross-disciplinary and / or collaborative research projects.
- Ability to communicate with researchers or other project partners from other scientific backgrounds.
- Ability to adapt to new ideas and willingness to approach new challenges and adjust plans to suit new priorities.
- Ability to work hard and organize work so as to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to maintain a clean and well-organized laboratory environment and to set up and maintain a well-organized digital repository of experimental data and protocols.
- Potential for career advancement as an independent researcher.
- Experience in combining theoretical/computational and experimental work.
Job/Position Description-
- The position is funded for 3 years in the first instance. The payment is according to the qualification and professional experience and based on the TVöD guidelines.
- The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, highly international research environment. He/she will have access to several high-end microscopes, including light-sheet microscopes, confocal microscopes equipped with Zeiss’ Airyscan super-resolution microscopy, as well as a high-end STED microscope for super-resolution microscopy. In addition, we have state-of-the-art equipment for oocyte micromanipulation, tissue culture, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and computational biology.
Job start date: 1 October 2020 or later.
How to Apply-
A complete application should include the following items:
- motivation letter
- professional curriculum vitae
- list of publications
- personal data processing consent
- in addition, two letters of reference should be arranged to be sent to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl
All documents (including the reference letters) should be emailed to rekrutacja@ichf.edu.pl quoting “Rekrutacja nr 44/2020” in the subject line.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an in-person interview or a conference-call (Zoom or Skype).
Last Date for Apply– 15 September 2020
Applications must be submitted between 15 July and 15 September. Applications submitted after 15 September will not be considered. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until all positions have been filled or the deadline has passed, whichever occurs first.
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