Postdoctoral scientist (f/m/d)
The goal of the Fernandez-Busnadiego lab is to unravel the structural basis of fundamental cellular mechanisms, as well as their alterations in human disease. To that end, we employ multidisciplinary approaches, pivoting on state-of-the art cryo- electron tomography (see e.g. Bäuerlein et al., Cell 2017; Guo et al., Cell 2018; Collado et al., Dev Cell 2019; Trinkaus et al., Nat Comm 2021; Jentoft et al. Cell 2023; Wagner et al., Nature 2024; Ehses et al., Sci Adv 2026).
We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist with experience in Drosophila biology to investigate in situ the molecular mechanisms underlying peripheral neuropathies.
- generate and characterize novel Drosophila lines
- carry out correlative cryo-light microscopy, cryo-focused ion beam milling and cryo-electron tomography to investigate the molecular architecture of neurons directly within intact Drosophila tissues (see Bäuerlein et al., bioRxiv 2023)
- quantitative analyze cryo-ET data
- Ph.D. in neurobiology or related fields
- extensive research experience in Drosophila cell biology and genetics
- experience with structural techniques is also desired but not mandatory
- a stimulating intellectual environment with innovative research projects
- excellent scientific and technical infrastructure, including last-generation cryo-EM equipment and computing facilities
- opportunities for professional development, including participation in international conferences
- an interdisciplinary work environment that encourages collaboration between different fields
- diverse and interesting benefits as a UMG employee (e.g. in-house daycare center, childcare during holidays, attractive infrastructure, health and sports promotion through excellent company health management)
- location in a beautiful and historic German university town with a campus that includes the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institutes, the German Primate Center and other research facilities on site
Applications should include a motivation letter, CV and the contact details of at least two referees. They should be uploaded in this recruiting portal or sent by email to Prof. Fernandez-Busnadiego at ruben.fernandezbusnadiego@med.uni-goettingen.de.