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Dear all,
the Max-Planck-Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt
(www.brain.mpg.de) is a dynamic, international institution of basic
neuroscientific research. Scientists from various disciplines (e.g.
biology, microscope, physics, mathematics, genetics, behavioral
research) work in our new and modern building at the research campus
Riedberg in an interactive atmosphere on the investigation of structure
and function of neuronal networks. Optical tools are invaluable for this
type of research, not least due to the rapid development of new
methodologies. The recently founded Imaging facility develops new tools
and provides expertise, instrumentation and services for the scientists
of the institute. In collaboration with the company Rapp Optoelectronic
GmbH (www.rapp-opto.com) our imaging facility team is looking for a
*Postdoctoral fellow (m/f)*
(Full position for 1.5 years with the possibility of prolongation)
Aim of the work:
A system for photo-manipulation of biological samples with high
spatio-temporal resolution will be developed and characterized. The
methods include two-photon microscopy for imaging (scanning microscopy)
and the generation of 3D holograms via spatial light modulators using
two-photon excitation.
The project comprises the development of a product that is optimized for
use in (neuro) biological applications and that can be adopted to most
existing microscope platforms, as well as its application to biological
questions.
The system (two-photon microscope with SLM pathway) is already set up
(though modifications will be necessary in the future) and first
experiments showed very promising results.
The ideal candidate
* has a profound knowledge of the underlying principles: fluorescence
microscopy, two-photon microscopy, photo-activation and ideally
holographic projections.
* has experience with building or modifying optical systems
* has programming skills ideally in Matlab
* has a good understanding of the basics of neuroscience and ideally
already hands-on experience in working with biological samples.
Experience in techniques such as patch clamp recordings is very welcome.
* has good German skills
* can start immediately
Applications or inquiries should be addressed to, Dr. Stephan Junek at
[hidden email] (Head of the imaging facility Max Planck
Institute for Brain Research, Frankfurt).
Best regards,
Stephan
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Dr. Stephan Junek
Head of the imaging facility
Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
Max-von-Laue-Str. 4
60438 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
[hidden email]
T: +49 69 850033 – 2531 (Office)
T: +49 69 850033 – 1409 (Lab)
F: +49 69 850033 – 2102
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