03-11-2007, 02:35 PM
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), an international research organisation with its Headquarters Laboratory in Heidelberg (Germany), Outstations situated in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany) and Hinxton (UK), and a Research Programme at Monterotondo (Italy) invites applications for the following vacancy in Heidelberg, Germany.
How are independently recorded data combined into a single data set? How do we take advantage of the actual number of fluorophores in a sample? Where are the limits to spatial resolution and temporal precision in the observation of model embryos? Can we achieve sufficient sub-cellular resolution to transit from cell based assays to tissue based assays? Does it make sense to ignore the effects of photo-bleaching? If you wish to address these or similar questions then a postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately for a highly motivated individual with a background in applied mathematics and/or physics. The research project focuses on three-dimensional cell biology with a specific emphasis on developing and applying imaging and manipulation tools such as EMBL’s light sheet based microscopes (single plane illumination microscopy, SPIM) and laser-based nanotools (e.g. cutter, tweezers, FRAP). The project is part of the QuantPro network of research projects, which also involves the groups of Peer Bork (Heidelberg) and Marino Zerial (Dresden).
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with experienced cell biologists as well as physicists. The applicant is expected to integrate into an interdisciplinary team. A contract of one year's duration will be offered to the successful candidate, with a possibility of extension up to a total of three years.
Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a related field (e.g. Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biology or Biophysics). Knowledge or experience with image/signal processing, modern programming languages and fluorescence microscopy is appreciated. The applicant should have authored or co-authored publications in peer reviewed journals. The candidate must be able to communicate well in English as he/she will attend regular meetings, will be required to coordinate experiments with colleagues, and of course contribute personally to our publications.
To be considered, please send the the following materials to application@embl.de,
(i)with a complete list of publications,
(ii) names and contact information for at least two references
(iii) a brief summary of previous/current research and future research interests.
How are independently recorded data combined into a single data set? How do we take advantage of the actual number of fluorophores in a sample? Where are the limits to spatial resolution and temporal precision in the observation of model embryos? Can we achieve sufficient sub-cellular resolution to transit from cell based assays to tissue based assays? Does it make sense to ignore the effects of photo-bleaching? If you wish to address these or similar questions then a postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately for a highly motivated individual with a background in applied mathematics and/or physics. The research project focuses on three-dimensional cell biology with a specific emphasis on developing and applying imaging and manipulation tools such as EMBL’s light sheet based microscopes (single plane illumination microscopy, SPIM) and laser-based nanotools (e.g. cutter, tweezers, FRAP). The project is part of the QuantPro network of research projects, which also involves the groups of Peer Bork (Heidelberg) and Marino Zerial (Dresden).
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with experienced cell biologists as well as physicists. The applicant is expected to integrate into an interdisciplinary team. A contract of one year's duration will be offered to the successful candidate, with a possibility of extension up to a total of three years.
Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a related field (e.g. Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biology or Biophysics). Knowledge or experience with image/signal processing, modern programming languages and fluorescence microscopy is appreciated. The applicant should have authored or co-authored publications in peer reviewed journals. The candidate must be able to communicate well in English as he/she will attend regular meetings, will be required to coordinate experiments with colleagues, and of course contribute personally to our publications.
To be considered, please send the the following materials to application@embl.de,
(i)with a complete list of publications,
(ii) names and contact information for at least two references
(iii) a brief summary of previous/current research and future research interests.
