Rubén Fernández Busnadiego

The Institute for Neuropathology at the University Medical Center Göttingen is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/d) for a 1-year, full-time position (38.5 hours/week) starting as early as possible. The project is embedded in the Fernandez-Busnadiego lab , which focuses on the structural basis of fundamental cellular mechanisms and their alterations in human disease. The advertised postdoctoral project aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease using cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) and related advanced imaging workflows. Research tasks include correlative cryo-light microscopy , cryo-focused ion beam milling , and cryo-ET to study the molecular architecture of neurons within mammalian cells and tissues, as well as quantitative analysis of cryo-ET data. The lab emphasizes multidisciplinary structural biology and state-of-the-art cryo-EM infrastructure. Applicants should hold a PhD in biology or a related field and have extensive experience in structural biology , preferably cryo-ET . Experience in mitochondrial biology is highly desirable. The position is based in Göttingen, Germany , within a strong scientific environment that includes the University of Göttingen, Max Planck Institutes, and the German Primate Center. Applications should include a motivation letter, CV, and contact details of at least two referees. Submit the application via the recruiting portal or email it to Prof. Rubén Fernández Busnadiego at [email protected] . The deadline is 30 September 2026 .

The Institute for Neuropathology at the University Medical Center Göttingen is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scientist for work in Drosophila biology , neurobiology , genetics , and cryo-electron tomography . The project is part of the Fernandez-Busnadiego lab , which studies the structural basis of cellular mechanisms and their alterations in human disease using multidisciplinary structural biology approaches. The successful candidate will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying peripheral neuropathies in situ. Core tasks include generating and characterizing novel Drosophila lines, performing correlative cryo-light microscopy, cryo-focused ion beam milling, and cryo-ET on intact Drosophila tissues, and carrying out quantitative analysis of cryo-ET data. Applicants should hold a PhD in neurobiology or a related field and have extensive research experience in Drosophila cell biology and genetics . Experience with structural techniques is desirable but not mandatory. The position is full time for 1 year (38.5 hours/week). The post offers a stimulating interdisciplinary environment, excellent cryo-EM and computing infrastructure, professional development opportunities, and employee benefits at UMG. The work is based in Göttingen, Germany , within a major science campus that includes the University of Göttingen, Max Planck Institutes, and other research facilities. To apply, upload a motivation letter, CV, and contact details for at least two referees via the recruiting portal or email Prof. Rubén Fernández Busnadiego at [email protected] .