Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Description
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position in the lab of Ann Ehrenhofer-Murray, starting in spring 2017. The successful candidate will conduct competitive research on chromatin regulation and epigenetics in Saccharomyces cerevisiae with a particular focus on the biochemistry of heterochromatin and the binding of heterochromatin components to the nucleosome. The project will employ biochemistry and structural biology in combination with molecular genetics to characterize repressed chromatin. The position also entails undergraduate teaching in genetics, molecular biology and epigenetics.
The group employs molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and genomics to study epigenetics and gene silencing in yeast. The group is located at the Humboldt-University in central Berlin.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a PhD degree or equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline and have demonstrated experience in biochemistry and structural biology. They should have at least one first author paper in an international peer-reviewed journal and an excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge in chromatin and epigenetics is a plus. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative and self-driven.
Salary
Salary is offered according to German employment rules (E13 TV-L HU, full Postdoc position). The contract is offered starting in spring 2017 (starting date negotiable) for up to three years.
Application details
Please send your CV and publication list with a motivation letter and two contact references, preferably all in one PDF by E-Mail, to:
Prof. Dr. Ann Ehrenhofer-Murray
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Institut für Biologie
Philippstr. 13, Rhoda-Erdmann-Haus
10099 Berlin
Germany
Ann Ehrenhofer-Murray - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Starting date: 1st April 2017
Deadline for applications: 14th March 2017