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Research on structure-function relationships of carotenoid-binding proteins, especially of the Orange Carotenoid Protein (OCP)

• Generation of cDNA constructs for protein and carotenoid production in bacteria by molecular-biological methods, site-directed mutagenesis, recombinant PCR
• Carotenoid and protein production in bacteria, chromatographic purification and protein analytics
• Biochemistry and mass spectrometry on carotenoids and carotenoid-binding proteins
• Liposome preparations and experiments on carotenoid transfer between proteins and liposomes
• UV/Vis absorption, CD and Fluorescence lifetime spectroscopy
• Preparation of probes for small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering experiments (SAXS, SANS),
• Structure-function studies on carotenoid-binding proteins
• Writing/editing of scientific manuscripts for publication, conference and project reports
• teaching duties (2 SWS) in practical courses and seminars in physical chemistry

• Successful accomplishment of a Master‘s degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry or Chemistry
• Experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry and chromatographic techniques (FPLC, HPLC, SEC, HIC)
• Expertise in spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy

Optional:

• Experience with mass spectrometric analysis of proteins and bioorganic molecules (ESI-MS, LC-MS), basic skills in NMR structure determination of proteins
• the ability to work in a team and to cooperate
• sufficient language proficiency to teach classes in both German and English is expected

Please send your written application with Indication of the reference number with the usual documents (cover letter with curriculum vitae, list of publications if applicable) to the Technische Universität Berlin - Die Präsidentin - Fakultät II, Institut für Chemie, Fachgebiet Bioenergetik, Prof. Dr. Friedrich, Sekr. PC 14, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin or as PDF by e-mail to friedrich@chem.tu-berlin.de.

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Technische Universität Berlin - Die Präsidentin - Fakultät II, Institut für Chemie, Fachgebiet Bioenergetik, Prof. Dr. Thomas Friedrich, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin