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Open Positions

We are interested in recruiting highly motivated and creative Postdocs and PhD students to study the fascinating molecular organization of cellular membranes. Our lab takes an interdisciplinary approach to this topic, employing cutting-edge biochemical, biophysical and cell biological techniques.
 
The Meinecke lab focuses on the in vitro reconstitution of processes at and across cellular membranes. Specifically, we use recombinantly expressed proteins and purified native protein complexes in combination with a wide variety of model membrane systems, including planar lipid bilayers (single channel electrophysiology), giant unilamellar vesicles, lipid nanodiscs and supported bilayers. Suitable imaging techniques, including electron cryo-microscopy, electron tomography and high-resolution fluorescence microscopy, will be applied. In vitro findings are then explored in appropriate cell biology in vivo systems.
 
We look forward to receiving your application. Interested candidates should e-mail a single PDF file including a motivation letter, a CV with a possible publication list and the names and contact information of two references:
 
michael.meinecke@bzh.uni-heidelberg.de
 
For more information and current papers please visit our webpages:
 
https://bzh.db-engine.de/group/81/michael%20meinecke
http://www.meinecke-lab.uni-goettingen.de/