Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (Postdoktorand*in) Ausschreibungs-ID: fb16-0025-wmz-2025
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Job Summary
This postdoctoral position at Philipps-Universität Marburg offers a unique opportunity for a highly motivated researcher with expertise in microbiology. The role involves conducting cutting-edge research in bacteriophage and biofilm studies, including the planning, execution, and analysis of microbiological and 'Omics' experiments to understand phage-host interactions. Beyond research, the successful candidate will contribute to pharmaceutical biology education by assisting with student practicals and leading seminars. This is an ideal role for someone looking to deepen their scientific competencies in biochemical, microbiological, and molecular biological methods, expand their teaching experience, and pursue independent scientific qualification within a dynamic, international academic environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed scientific university degree (State Examination, Master's or equivalent) and a doctorate in Microbiology
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in microbiological and molecular biological laboratory work, evidenced by publications
- Experience in characterizing bacteriophages, biofilm research, and cultivating environmental microbes
- Experience with modern molecular biological methods (e.g., PCR, cloning, CRISPR/Cas9)
- Experience in analyzing complex statistical questions, especially with environmental samples, including multivariate and basic Bayesian statistics
- Experience in determining the frequency of dividing cells in pure cultures and environmental samples using FDC-analysis
- Practical experience in fluorescence microscopy, particularly FISH, direct-FISH, and super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, and associated image analysis
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract for two years; willingness to pursue further scientific qualification is expected.
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