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Online since 2024-09-30

PhD position within Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network “ComeInCell”: Light-driven exocytosis of synthetic cells encapsulating condensates

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Deadline
31.12.2024
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Start of work
01.03.2025
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Working time model
Full time

About us


The Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPICI) conducts cutting-edge research on colloids and interfaces, focusing on very small or thin structures with dimensions ranging from nanometers to micrometers. This position is part of the European Marie Curie Doctoral Training Network "ComeInCell: Condensates at Membrane Scaffolds – Integrated Systems as Synthetic Cell Compartments" coordinated by Dr. Rumiana Dimova at the MPICI.

The Department of Sustainable & Bio-inspired Materials (Director Prof. Dr. Silvia Vignolini) at the MPICI in Potsdam Science Park, Germany announces the PhD position in the group of Dr. Rumiana Dimova (https://dimova.de), in the framework of the Marie Curie Doctoral Training Network ComeInCell (https://www.comeincell.org/).

Your tasks and qualifications

Applicants should hold or expect to attain a MSc degree, or equivalent, in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Physics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering or related area. The candidate should have a profile showing the following qualities:

  • **Experience**: research project carried out in at least one of the above disciplines.
  • Knowledge in at least one of the following fields: membrane biophysics, membrane biology, biomolecular condensates, lipid chemistry, synthetic biology, colloidal physical chemistry.
  • Desirable: practical experience with model membranes and/or biomolecular condensates, microscopy (optical, fluorescence, confocal), programming skills.
  • Ability for both independent and team work
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary research
  • Language skills in English in speech and writing.

Project description and further requirements are available at:

https://www.comeincell.org/dc01-light-driven-exocytosis-of-synthetic-cells-encapsulating-condensates/

What we offer

  • EU scholarship of 3,400 Euros (before taxes)
  • an interesting and varied job in an international working environment
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • flexible working hours
  • compatibility of family and career (e.g. company kindergarten)
  • subsidy for the job ticket
  • canteen with an offer of meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes

Further information about the offer: https://www.comeincell.org/projects/#GAI

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