Postdoc (f/m/d) Institute of Auditory Neuroscience

Das ist der Job

With around 9,700 employees, the UMG and its subsidiaries are one of the largest employers in the region.

Darum lohnt es sich

Our clinics and institutes stand for high‑quality patient care, excellent research, modern teaching and transfer of innovative technology. Postdoc (f/m/d) Institute of Auditory Neuroscience The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model.

Göttingen is a city of science located in the center of Germany and the University Medical Center Göttingen is integrated into an attractive network of university and non‑University scientific institutions.

In the thriving Göttingen Campus, the Institut für Auditorische Neurowissenschaften of UMG seeks a Postdoc position starting as early as possible, full‑time, initially limited until 31 December 2028, with remuneration according to TV‑L.

Responsibilities Large‑scale and in‑depth characterization of optimized Channelrhodopsin variants for basic research in neuroscience and future optogenetic therapies. Automated (Syncropatch384, Nanion) and manual patch‑clamp experiments. High‑throughput spinning disc confocal microscopy (Yokogawa CQ1). Data analysis.

Qualifications Excellent and highly motivated applicant with a strong background in the (electrophysiological) characterization of membrane transport proteins. Proficiency in structural biology and/or bioinformatics and/or data‑driven protein design. Experience with basic molecular b