Rapaport group - mitochondrial biogenesis & dynamics

We are looking for highly motivated candidates holding a Master degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, cell biology, biophysics, or a similar program.
The PhD students will join our DFG funded Research Training Group (RTG):
The aim of our RTG is to achieve comprehensive understanding of the structure, function, regulation, and biogenesis of the mitochondrial outer membrane.  We employ a multidisciplinary approach including disease models, molecular cell biology, proteomics, biotechnology, and biophysics.
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Neu entdecktes Transportsignal dirigiert Proteine innerhalb der Zelle zu den Mitochondrien - 6/2016

Tübinger Forscher untersuchen den komplizierten Zusammenbau dieser lebenswichtigen Zellorganellen.

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Biochemist of the University of Tübingen discover a new mitochondrial import pathway - 8/2011

New insights into the workings of the power plant of the cells

Mitochondria are an ancient cooperation of our nucleated cells and incorporated bacteria. They provide us with energy but are no longer independently viable with many of their proteins having been exported to the nuclear genome. The re-import of these proteins is crucial for proper function. Doron Rapaport and co-workers of the IFIB discovered a new way for a group of proteins to be inserted into the mitochondrial membrane. These findings help explain how mitochondria are correctly assembled and maintained, a process that is essential to avoid diseases. (Scientific paper) (Press release German)