Jonathan Rodenfels

Jonathan Rodenfels serves as a research group leader at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden, Germany. His laboratory is affiliated with the International Max Planck Research School for Cell, Developmental, and Systems Biology (IMPRS-CellDevoSys), a structured 4-year PhD program fostering cross-disciplinary research at the intersection of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science.

The Rodenfels lab focuses on understanding how energetics shape biological systems, specifically investigating how cells and organisms partition their metabolic energy among various cellular processes essential for life. This research sits at the nexus of cell biology, biophysics, and systems biology, exploring fundamental questions about energy allocation in living systems.

Dr. Rodenfels actively recruits PhD students through the IMPRS-CellDevoSys program, seeking candidates passionate about interdisciplinary approaches to life sciences. His work contributes to the broader research ecosystem at MPI-CBG, which is recognized for pioneering work in cell and developmental biology.