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Open Positions

We are always interested to hear from motivated postdoctoral candidates with new ideas for projects, experience in protein biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and related disciplines, a strong publication record, good communication skills, and enthusiasm for basic research.

To Apply

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references to Matthias Machner.

Please Note

We will not reply to applications that appear to have been sent to multiple recipients (mass mail applications). When you apply, explicitly state why you want to work in our group, what aspects your are most interested in, and how your capabilities can contribute to the progress of our research

Graduate students may apply through the Graduate Partnership Program that sponsors doctoral students at NIH through partnerships with various universities including University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown University, Oxford University (UK) and Cambridge University (UK).