Institute of Functional Epigenetics, HMGU, Munich
Description
The new Institute of Functional Epigenetics at the Helmholtz Center Munich focuses on understanding how chromatin mechanistically regulates gene expression. Our research includes biochemical and biophysical approaches as well as various developmental and cell biology systems. For details please visit our webpage.
For projects on the interphase between chromatin biochemistry and epigenetics we are looking for a PostDoc with a strong research background, experience in chromatin biochemistry and an excellent publication record. The PostDoc will undertake a challenging project, with the possibility to study novel histone modifying pathways in an internationally renowned environment. This project will address a central question in epigenetics: what are the mechanism via which the cellular environment controls chromatin dynamics ?
The project is designed to allow the applicant a major role in determining its direction and at the same time to benefit from intense international collaborations as well as the profound epigenetics and chromatin background of the other Institute members.
Qualifications
Candidates for this position should have:
- PhD in biology or a related field
- strong research background in chromatin research with a very good publication record.
- Experience in at least two of the following fields is essential
- chromatin biochemistry,
- ChIP seq and RNA seq techniques (including data analysis),
- confocal imaging (high throughput) or
- single cell approaches
- Fluent English is required. Knowledge of German is not required.
Salary
Our Offer
- An innovative and scientifically stimulating environment with excellent facilities
- The possibility to work on internationally competitive projects using state-of-the-art technologies
- Advanced interdisciplinary training opportunities
- Highly motivated research team
Application details
Please submit your application (cover letter, detailed CV, copies of your certificates, and contact details of 2 referees) preferably as a single file per email.
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