The Schur lab at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has an open postdoc position for a highly motivated candidate to be part of our ERC-funded project ActinID.

Our Group

The Schur lab at ISTA lab develops integrative cell and structural biology approaches to study functional properties of tissue, cell and virus architecture. We do so by developing approaches that integrate cell and structural biology using cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET). Specifically, we are actively developing new software and workflows to extract quantitative information from complex three-dimensional datasets, and refine image processing approaches for high-resolution in-cell structures. More info at https://schurlab.ista.ac.at

Your Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work on the characterization of Huntington’s disease protein (huntingtin) as novel actin-binding protein, using cell biology, structural biology and single-molecule imaging techniques. This project is done in close collaboration with our colleagues from the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in the laboratory of Prof. Ji-Joon Song. Feel free to contact us if you are interested and would like to get more info via florian.schur@ist.ac.at

Your profile

• Completed PhD degree in cell biology, structural biology or related disciplines at time of starting the position, with prior experience in the actin cytoskeleton field
• Experience in mammalian cell culture
• Experience in single-molecule and live-cell imaging techniques
• Basic experience in electron microscopy and associated image processing is advantageous, but successful candidates will be trained in the lab
• High level of interest in bridging cell and structural biology, by being able to develop novel sample preparation and data analysis workflows
• Strong interest in learning new techniques and methods
• Proactive personality and solution-oriented approach
• Interest in mentoring graduate students
• Excellent command of English (working language)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Application documents: cover letter stating the motivation for applying, CV and information details of three referees

To submit your application please email: florian.schur@ist.ac.at