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Details of the postdoctoral positions
Application Round
September 2026
Project title
Molecular mechanisms of neurotransmitter receptor assembly
City
Dortmund
Specific field of research
Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, Biophysics
Cell and Developmental Biology, Genetics
Max Planck Institute
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology
Broad field of research
Biology & Medicine Section
Short description of the group/project/topic of research

We are a group of natural scientists interested in the molecular mechanisms of neurotransmission. We employ a multidisciplinary approach, including structural biology (cryo-EM), biochemistry, mass spectrometry, light microscopy, cell biology and molecular biology. We are a newly established research team (since April 2026) with access to core facilities for light and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry.

Current projects on offer are aimed at dissecting the molecular basis of neurotransmitter receptor assembly. To get a flavour of the approach, see PMID: 39553992.

Multiple positions are open, and we are seeking candidates with the following profiles:

(1) A cell biologist/geneticist with prior experience in conducting pooled CRISPR screens, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence microscopy, mammalian cell culture, and cell-based assays.

(2) A biochemist with experience in in-vitro translation, biochemical reconstitution, membrane protein purification, HPLC

(3) A molecular neurobiologist with hands-on experience working with primary neuronal cultures, iPSC-derived neuronal cultures, immunofluorescence microscopy and cell-based assays.

Requirements
Requirements

Applicants have to upload their 

  • CV (including a publication list)
  • a summary of previous research
  • and a statement of interest
Additional requirements for the application

Please write in your own words. AI-generated applications will not be considered.

Principal Investigator
Andrija Sente - Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology
Email: andrija.sente@mpi-dortmund.mpg.de
Contact person
Andrija Sente
andrija.sente@mpi-dortmund.mpg.de
+49 (231) 133-2686