Postdoctoral Researcher (gn*) in super-resolution microscopy

The European Institute for Molecular Imaging (EIMI) is an interdisciplinary institute within the University of Münster developing imaging methods allowing to visualize molecular processes inside organisms, tissues and cells. With the help of imaging, we perform cutting-edge research in vascular, inflammatory, infectious, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. The EIMI is located in the Multiscale Imaging Center (MIC), which hosts research groups from our University combining a broad range of state of the art imaging technologies for the investigation of biomedical questions.
 
We are interested in how receptors sense the environment and respond generating selective responses. We will focus on an undervalued receptor family, plexins. These receptors are involved in neuronal development, but also in shaping the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal systems and kidney. Further, plexins regulate immune responses and cancer becoming an attractive drug target.
 
The 2-year position is funded by an Emmy Noether DFG grant and aims to combine single-molecule localization methods and cell biology to decipher the stoichiometry and dynamics of plexin receptors in living cells, the role of ligand binding and ligand-independent mechanosensing.
 
What we expect:
– The candidate should hold a PhD in Life Sciences (finished no longer than 3 years ago)
– Strong interest in single molecule localization microscopy methods
– Experience with lab work (confocal microscopy and SMLM)
– We encourage applicants with a broad experimental-analytical interest, as the job holder will contribute both to the development of new methods and their application to investigate the organization and dynamics of plexin receptors in the context of cancer
– Oral and written communication skills – English (required) and German (desired)
– Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
We seek a highly motivated, ambitious, and talented young scientist to join an enthusiastic and collaborative team in an outstanding scientific environment. Proven experience in data acquisition and analysis of advance microscopy imaging techniques (e.g. confocal microscopy, TIRF, FRET, STORM, DNA-PAINT) is required.
 
What we offer: 
– Career development in a multidisciplinary and committed research team. Mentorship, creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork will be strongly promoted
– Work-life balance. Münster is one of the cities with best quality of life!
– Modern infrastructure, international and collaborative research environment

We are looking forward to your online application by 15.01.2025 including as a single PDF (Cover letter describing your research interest and why you are suitable for the position (maximum 1 page); CV including a list of relevant publications; Copy of the official academic transcript of your degree; Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of 2 academic references).

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.