Postdoc Position at the Interface of Microbiology, Advanced Microscopy and AI
Postdoc Position at the Interface of Microbiology, Advanced Microscopy and AI
JMU - Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany
The Nanoscale Bacteriology lab, led by Dr. Christoph Spahn, is looking for a PostDoc who wants to apply cutting-edge microscopy methods to study bacteria. The research group focusses on understanding the subcellular organization of bacteria and how it is affected by antimicrobial compounds. We combine superresolution microscopy (Spahn et al., 2018), drug treatments (Spahn et al., 2023) and artificial intelligence (Spahn et al., 2022) to understand both fundamental concepts of bacterial cell biology (e.g. transcriptiontranslation coupling) and antibiotic action. As we aim for an interdisciplinary approach, we complement our microscopy with basic microbiological and biochemical methods.
The project will be focused on developing highly multiplexed single-molecule imaging approaches to study molecular machineries involved in chromosome organization and protein secretion. The candidate will explore the architecture of these (supramolecular) complexes and their response to antibiotic treatments.
Qualification profile
As a PostDoc applicant, you have completed a PhD in life sciences or related fields.
Essential qualifications
- Enthusiasm for science/basic research;
- A strong background in the field of life sciences;
- Experience in super-resolution microscopy or other advanced microscopy techniques, as well as image analysis;
- Experience in microbiology or molecular biology;
- Willingness to learn new techniques and explore novel ground;
- Excellent team spirit and willingness to teach students;
- A good command of English as you will be working in an international team.
Optional qualifications
- Experience in programming and/or AI;
- Experience in biochemistry.
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