„Glycomics and Glycoproteomics“
Keyword: PD-glyx-062013JV
Keyword: PD-glyx-062013JV
In the Bio/Process Analytic team of the Bioprocess Engineering Group a new PostDoc position is available. The position is intended to start as soon as possible and you will work 39 hours per week.
Topic and positionGlycosylation is an important modification of proteins, and is involved in the regulation of the biological activity and stability of many proteins. Notably, the glycosylation of many eukaryotic proteins appears to be highly regulated and minor structural changes of the glycan portions may lead to major changes in function. Therefore, protein glycosylation analysis is becoming increasingly important in medical/clinical, biopharmaceutical, as well as biotechnological research.
You will be part of the institute’s Bioprocess Engineering department. The research project is assigned to the Bio/Process-Analytics group, which is headed by Dr.rer.nat. Erdmann Rapp. As a postdoc at the Max Planck Institute you will join a multidisciplinary team working on the deeper understanding of bio(techno)logical processes on the molecular level developing and using proteomic, glycoproteomic and glycomic tools. Within the BMBF project on “synthetic biology” you will develop and improve cutting edge methods for analysis of protein glycosylation. With a particular focus on in vitro synthesis of glycans, you will apply these methods for studying protein glycosylation, unraveling the protein glycosylation process with respect to its understanding and optimization.
Institute
The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems is the first institute of the Max Planck Society dedicated to the engineering sciences and is supposed to bridge the gap between basic research and industrial applications. The neighborhood to the Otto-von-Guericke University and its engineering and medical faculties offers excellent cooperation possibilities. The main research activities are focused on the analysis and synthesis, the design and control of processes in chemical and bio-engineering. Scientists of different disciplines like engineering, chemistry, biology, mathematics and computer sciences add their specific knowledge to the research work, thereby developing new methods and tools for tackling problems in other application areas.
Your profile
We are looking for outstanding young international and German scientists. You hold a recent PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry or biomedical sciences. You hold an excellent university degree of - or equivalent to - a Master or Diploma degree from a German university. You have substantial practical experience with bio-analytical techniques such as HPLC, CE and mass spectrometry with respect to glycomics/glycoproteomics and experience in glycobiology. Very good communication skills in both written and spoken English are essential as is the motivation, the interest and the ability to integrate and work into our interdisciplinary team.
We offer
- Cutting edge laboratories and instrumentation
- Collaboration in a friendly, international und interdisciplinary team.
- Positive and motivating working atmosphere.
More information
If you have any questions regarding the research project please contact Dr. Erdmann Rapp (email: rapp@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de).
Apply
If you are interested in this position and you satisfy the requirements of the profile, we encourage you to apply. Please send an e-mail including complete application documents, a document describing your reasons to apply, and the names of three possible referees to Annegret Frauendienst (email: sek-bpe@mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de, phone: +49 391 6110-200).