Bachelor's and Master's Theses in Our Research Group
We regularly offer bachelor’s and master’s theses that are closely linked to our current research topics. You will work on cutting-edge questions at the interface of physics, chemistry, molecular biology and materials science.
Possible Topics
- Optimisation of the production of asymmetric membranes
(e.g. development of new preparation protocols, control of asymmetry and stability) - Optimisation of membrane protein reconstitution
(e.g. incorporation of proteins into defined lipid environments, efficiency and stability analyses) - Biophysical and functional characterisation of asymmetric membranes
– with and without membrane proteins
(e.g. structure, dynamics and function, correlation between membrane architecture and activity)
Methods Used
Depending on the topic, you can work with a selection of the following experimental and analytical methods:
- Bottom-up design and assembly of membrane systems
- X-ray and neutron small-angle scattering
- Single-molecule fluorescence methods
- NMR spectroscopy
- Calorimetry
- Lipid analysis
- Data analysis and modelling, including coding
You will receive thorough training in the methods relevant to your project and work in close collaboration with experienced group members.
Your background
We welcome enquiries and applications from students studying the following subjects (or comparable fields of study):
For Bachelor's theses:
- Molecular biology
- Physics
For Master’s theses:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine
- Physics
- Advanced Materials Science