The Burg-Laboratory at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry (Goettingen, Germany) is looking for Graduate Students and Postdocs in the field of biological micro-/nanoelectromechanical systems.

Exciting research opportunities are available in several areas, including
– New technologies for detection and characterization of biological nanoparticles.
– Microelectromechanical systems for light and electron microscopy.
– Microfluidic systems for in-vitro evolution and single-cell analysis.

Please see www.mpibpc.mpg.de/groups/burg for an outline of research directions of our lab. We are looking for talented, self-motivated individuals with a strong background in Engineering, Physics or Biological sciences. They should be enthusiastic about designing new instrumentation and applying quantitative methods to biological problems. Familiarity with micro-/nanofabrication is helpful but not required. The ideal start date is August 2009, but a later date is possible. PhD students and Postdocs will be awarded a Max Planck Fellowship (initially available for two years with a likely extension to three years).

To apply:
Applications should include a current CV, list of publications (if applicable) and the names and contact information of one to three references. Please submit all materials via email to

Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
Dr. Thomas Burg
Am Fassberg 11
37077 Goettingen
Germany

tburg AT