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Structural Biology Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in structural biology in germany
261 professors found
Universität Hamburg
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Sars-cov-2
Molecular Biology
Protein Chemistry
Junior Professor
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Quantitative Trait Loci (qtl) Mapping
Full Professor, Head of the Department
University of Göttingen
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Protein Chemistry
Bacterial Physiology
Bacteria
Has grant
University Medical Center Göttingen
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Protein Chemistry
Metabolic Biology
Professor
University of Freiburg
Germany
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Endosymbiosis
Microbial Biology
Bacterial Physiology
Assistant Professor
University Medical Center Göttingen
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Mitochondrial Biology
Protein Synthesis
Molecular Biology
Has grant
Fakultät für Chemie Universität Bielefeld Universitätsstr. 25 33615 Bielefeld
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Immunology
Protein Chemistry
Celiac Disease
Intestinal Biology
University of Freiburg
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Nitrogen Cycling
Has grant
Professor
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Chemical Biology
Molecular Biology
Protein Chemistry
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin
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Germany
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Posted Yesterday
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The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) is recruiting doctoral candidates for a 2027 start at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin in Berlin, Germany. This interdisciplinary PhD program sits at the intersection of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. It is designed for graduates with backgrounds in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics, or closely related areas, and offers a...
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Biophysics
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Adam Lange
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Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin is advertising two Ph.D. students in Biophysics/Structural Biology in the Research Unit Molecular Biophysics, headed by Prof. Adam Lange. The project focuses on the structure, dynamics, and function of membrane proteins such as potassium channels and rhomboid proteases, as well as supramolecular assemblies. The research uses an integrated structural biology approach with a strong emphasis on solid-state NMR and cryo-EM. ...
Chemistry
Biophysics
Biology
+6 more
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Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie
Germany
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1 month ago
Two PhD positions are available at the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (Leibniz-FMP) in Berlin, Germany , in the Molecular Biophysics Research Unit led by Prof. Adam Lange . The project focuses on the structure, dynamics, and function of membrane proteins , including potassium channels and rhomboid proteases , using solid-state NMR and cryo-EM . The post highlights access to a 1.2 GHz NMR spectrometer and a Titan Krios cryo-EM instrument, with additional emphasis on cell-...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+6 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Professor in Biology (Physiology and Neurobiology)
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Pharmacology
Molecular Biology
Calcium Signaling
Channel Biology
University Hospital Düsseldorf
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Nephrology
Osmoregulation
Tissue Biology
University Hospital RWTH Aachen
Germany
Research Interests
Cardiology
Clinical Nutrition
Kidney Disease
Nephrology
Endothelial Function
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Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Just Landed
Germany
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New Today
Just Landed
DASHH Data Science in Hamburg is a structured doctoral programme at Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY in Hamburg, delivered with a wide network of research partners including the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Helmholtz Centre Hereon GmbH, the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter, European XFEL, the University of Hamburg, Hamburg University of Technology, Helmut Schmidt University, and Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. The programme focuses on data sc...
Computer Science
Data Science
Signal Processing
+14 more
New Today
Adam Lange
Just Landed
Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin is advertising two Ph.D. students in Biophysics/Structural Biology in the Research Unit Molecular Biophysics, headed by Prof. Adam Lange. The project focuses on the structure, dynamics, and function of membrane proteins such as potassium channels and rhomboid proteases, as well as supramolecular assemblies. The research uses an integrated structural biology approach with a strong emphasis on solid-state NMR and cryo-EM. ...
Chemistry
Biophysics
Biology
+6 more
Posted Yesterday
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Germany
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6 days ago
Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany is seeking a PhD student in fungal natural products within its Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology. The position is part-time at 65% (26 hours per week), fixed for three years, with the goal of doctoral qualification. The externally funded project investigates fungal enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of psilocybin and related indole alkaloids, particularly in basidiomycetes. The doctoral researcher will biochemically characterize enzymes and...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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6 days ago
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