Specific field of research
Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, Biophysics
Neurobiology and Behavior
Short description of the group/project/topic of research
The Rangaraju Lab at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. We are seeking highly qualified and driven candidates to join our group.
The Rangaraju Lab focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal energy use and supply during synaptic plasticity. We are interested in:
1. Developing new imaging tools to study spine energetics.
2. Using super-resolution microscopy to visualize mitochondrial interactions that enable their tethering and local energy supply near dendritic spines.
3. Implementing ribosome-profiling-based approaches to study local mitochondrial protein synthesis near dendritic spines.
The postdoctoral fellow will pursue the above research questions and their independent ideas. We will employ state-of-the-art imaging, including ATP measurements, 2p glutamate uncaging, super-resolution and electron microscopy, advanced proteomics and translatomic methods, and develop novel molecular tools when required.
Additional information
The ideal candidate should have or is in the process of completing their PhD in Neuroscience or a related scientific discipline. A strong background in imaging, proteomics, ribosome profiling, or molecular and cell biology is preferred. Strong analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to fit in well with a team, are required.
Link to PI’s webpage
https://www.mpfi.org/science/our-labs/rangaraju-lab/