HOW TO JOIN US
Our group is constantly seeking applications of highly motivated coworkers at all levels (BSc., MSc. students, PhD students, Postdocs). We are an international group and enjoy to do science as a team. People who join us will work together with experienced colleagues. Our approaches range from biochemistry to genetics, cell biology and biophysics.
We profit from international and national collaborations, and from the excellent imaging and mass spectrometry facilities of the SFB 1557 and Center of Cellular Nanoanalytics Osnabrück (CellNanOs). Our main model organism is yeast, an excellent model system to dissect basic processes in cell biology (see home), and started work in metazoan cells (Drosophila, human cells).
Bachelor and Master Students
Bachelor theses take three months of lab work, plus one to write the thesis. You will get your basic introduction to scientific research and work on your project alongside with a PhD student or one of our excellent technicians. Your thesis will be closely supervised.
Master students will be in the lab for five months, plus one month of writing time. We prefer that you have conducted a 6-8 week practical (“Grosspraktikum”) with us beforehand to be familiar with all techniques.
You will be supervised by a PhD student or postdoc. Several Master students have continued with their PhD thesis in our group.
Recent projects of Bachelor students:
- Localization and dynamics of Rab5 GTPases and the Rab7 GEF
- Analysis of Atg2 mutants in autophagosome fusion assays
- Effects of acute inactivation of endocytic proteins
- Assembly of human SNARE complexes
- Interaction of Rab5 and Mon1-Ccz1 in vitro
Recent projects of Master students:
- Analysis of the metazoan Mon1-Ccz1 complex
- Role of the casein kinase Yck3 at the vacuole
- Analysis of Rab-dependent tethering
- Purification and analysis of a lipid kinase complex
Further information on thesis organization and writing:
PhD Students & Postdocs
PhD students can apply anytime, as we might have openings that are not advertised. Your training should be in molecular or cellular aspects of biology, biochemistry, or chemistry with a focus on biological chemistry. We do not expect that you have worked exactly on our topic, but that you are familiar with techniques in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics or molecular biology. As English is the language in the lab, and all our protocols and manuscripts are in English, a good knowledge is a prerequisite for you to join us.
Please apply with a detailed motivation letter, why you like to join us, and an informative CV (including grades) and names of three references. We look forward to your application.
Postdocs. Your postdoctoral work allows you to conduct the research that began to excite you during your PhD, in a motivated team (like us), an environment with lots of drive and potential (like our Biology Department), and a pleasant city of the Northwest of Germany (like Osnabrück). Your time as a postdoc is when you can profit from your training and explore new topics.
When you apply, clearly indicate your motivation, and previous training, include your CV with names of three references – and approach us early (some 6-9 months prior to your anticipated starting date). You will need to write a proposal to fund your position, as the lab will likely only be able to provide bridging funds. EMBO, HFSP, Marie-Curie and others offer fellowships (see below). Of course, you will receive support to write your proposal in a competitive manner.
Links to Stipends and other information
