Bachelor and Master projects available

 

Our group always welcomes applications from motivated and enthusiastic students that are interested in an interdisciplinary and innovative line of research.
We are working at the interface between biology, chemistry and physics, and we strive to establish novel, quantitative techniques that allow the evaluation of fundamental cellular processes in cells (Austen et al. Nature Cell Biology, 2015; Ringer et al. Nature Methods, 2017; Price et al. Nature Communications, 2018; Kanoldt et al, Nature Communications 2020; Fischer et al. Nature Communications, 2021; Sadhanasatish, T. et al. Science Advances, 2023).

Field of Work
We are combining quantitative biosensor experiments with advanced microscopy methods (e.g. laser scanning confocal microscopy combined with single-photon counting FLIM analysis, or super-resolution approaches) to study mechanisms of cell adhesion mechanics in living cells.
We are particularly interested in the mechanisms underlying cell–matrix and cell–cell adhesions that are analyzed in the context of epidermal homeostasis, stem cell differentiation, adipogenesis and heart muscle function.

Your qualifications
Enthusiasm and high internal motivation are the two most important requirements.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.

Please send your application (including a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, academic certificates and references) by email to Prof. Dr. Grashoff (grashoff@uni-muenster.de).