We are offering a PhD position and a Postdoc position in our group at the Institute of Biophysics, University of Frankfurt, Germany.

Our group investigates molecular structure and dynamics, addressing phenomena at the intersection of chemistry, physics and biology. For this purpose we develop novel spectroscopic techniques, mostly involving ultrafast multidimensional IR spectroscopy. Depending on your qualification and interest, projects in different areas are available:

-        Catalysis and reaction dynamics

-        Dynamics of natural and designed proteins

-        Development of novel spectroscopic techniques

Our group runs two laser labs with four amplified femtosecond laser systems which can be synchronized to cover delays from femtoseconds to milliseconds. We operate a protein laboratory and have access to excellent facilities and instrumentation for protein characterization. For computations we have access to a high performance linux cluster. For more information on our research, please have a look at our homepage (http://www.biophys.uni-frankfurt.de/~bredenbeck).

Your qualifications: We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with an active attitude and excellent communicative and collaborative skills. You should have (or be about to obtain) a degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology, be enthusiastic about fundamental experimental research, and ideally have a background in several of the following fields: physical chemistry, physical organic chemistry, protein biophysics, biochemistry, lasers, nonlinear optics, infrared spectroscopy, femtosecond spectroscopy, theoretical chemistry.

Applications should be send by email, including a cover letter, your CV, and names and addresses of two referees who would write a letter of recommendation.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Jens Bredenbeck, (bredenbeck(a)biophysik.uni-frankfurt.de) and have a look at our home page (http://www.biophys.uni-frankfurt.de/~bredenbeck).