A PhD and a Postdoctoral position are immediately available
in the Ribosome Crystallography Group led by Prof. Dr. Paola Fucini,
in the Cluster of Excellence for Macromolecular Complexes and Johann
Wolfgang Goethe University.
The candidates will participate in the ongoing research of the group,
which aims to elucidate the role played by the ribosome and ancillary
factors in regulating the translational apparatus. Working in a
multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment, the
candidates will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art research
facilities and techniques in Molecular Biology, Protein Chemistry, X-
ray Crystallography, Cryo electron microscopy and Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance.
The main aim of the research projects will be the investigation of the
structure and biological function of macromolecular complexes composed
by the ribosome, nascent chain, translational factors, chaperones or
antibiotics. The final goal of the research is to further our
understanding in the vital process of the translation of the genetic
code into functional proteins and its regulation by natural factors or
de-novo designed translational inhibitors.
The successful candidates (in particular for the postdoctoral
position) should have a strong interest – and possibly experience -
in the field of Structural Biology and have demonstrated the ability
to conduct high quality research.
Prospective PhD students should have an undergraduate degree in
related field and possess good laboratory skills.
Applicants should send a brief letter of motivation, curriculum vitae,
statement of research accomplishments and interests, and the names of
three referees, preferably by e-mail to
fuc...@chemie.uni-frankfurt.de
or by post to:
Prof. Dr. Paola Fucini
Cluster of Excellence for Macromolecular Complexes
J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
Max-von-Laue-Strasse 7
D-60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Further information about the Group and the Research Centre can be
found at:
http://www.cef-mc.de/, http://www.uni-frankfurt.de/english/,
http://user.uni-frankfurt.de/~joharms/akfucini/
The J.W. Goethe University is an equal opportunity employer, and
particularly encourages female applicants. It also tries to increase
the proportion of scientists with physical disabilities. Respective
applications are welcome.
Tatsuya KAMINISHI, Ph.D.
Fucini Laboratory
Institute for Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University
Max-von-Laue-Strasse 7, N160/B413
D-60438 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tel: +49 69 798-29165
Fax: +49 69 798-29268
Web: http://user.uni-frankfurt.de/~joharms/akfucini/
