Our PhD student Chao Su won the prize for the best poster at the iMMM2019 in Torino. Congratulations! Well done and deserved!

Our work in frame of the newly funded excellence cluster ‘Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies‘ (CIBSS) was just highlighted in the online magazine of the University of Freiburg. If you are interested, read the full article.

Applications are invited for a Ph.D. position to join the Group of Marco Trujillo at the University of Freiburg.

Research in the Trujillo lab (www.trujillolab.com) focuses on understanding ubiquitin signalling and its roles in the regulation of immune responses and general protein homeostasis. Previous and ongoing research in the Lab has uncovered key roles of ubiquitination in the regulation intracellular vesicle transport and its interplay with signalling stemming from receptor kinases.

The Project

Newly synthesized membrane proteins are delivered to the plasma membrane in a highly specific and regulated manner through the secretory pathway. In this joint project with the laboratory of Thomas Ott (University of Freiburg; https://plantcellbiology.net), the successful candidate will work on elucidating regulatory mechanisms governing the secretory activity. The project encompasses a multidisciplinary approach combining biochemistry (structural biology, protein-protein & protein-lipid interaction analyses, enzyme activity assays, mass-spectrometry), and cell biology (CLSM, TIRF/VAEM).

This is an exciting opportunity for the applicant to join a multi-disciplinary research group within an international centre of excellence in sciences.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in protein biochemistry and cell biology. The successful candidate will possess a Master in Science (full award) in protein biochemistry or a related discipline. Can take initiative, function well in a team, and have a hands-on mentality, perseverance and critical mind-set. Proficiency in English language for both oral and written communication.

Reviewing of applications will start February 1^st 2019 and continue until position is filled. The position is available immediately.

Additional Information

The position is funded by the DFG for three years. Salary will be according to the German Public Sector Agreement (E13, 65%) commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Please include for your application: Cover letter detailing your motivation and background for applying for the position, CV, copy of PhD degree, name and address of three referees.

For further information and details, please contact Marco Trujillo directly marco.trujillo@bio.uni-freiburg.de .

Registration is open for the EMBO course “Advanced methods of electron microscopy in cell biology” held between 10-20 June 2019 in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. We are also happy to announce that the head of our Electron Microscopy Facility, Marta Rodriguez-Franco, will be teaching there as well. Don’t miss to register and get inspired there. Check it out at

http://meetings.embo.org/event/19-advanced-em

We just received a letter from our funding agency (DFG) stating that our application for a new confocal microscope was fully accepted! So finally FLIM will be available in our imaging facility @MIAP_Freiburg. Thanks to all anonymous reviewers and DFG for the support.