PhD Student (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology) | PhD (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This PhD position at the University of Duisburg-Essen's Centre for Medical Biotechnology (ZMB) focuses on understanding the cooperation of deubiquitinating enzymes and VCP/p97 in cellular stress responses. The successful candidate will delve into ubiquitin-mediated pathways regulating protein unfolding and degradation, with direct relevance to aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. The role involves extensive biochemical reconstitution of complex cellular reactions using advanced techniques like protein engineering, FRET analysis, biolayer interferometry, and mass/fluorescence spectroscopy. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to contribute to cutting-edge medical research in an international and interdisciplinary environment, benefiting from a structured graduate program and state-of-the-art equipment.