Research Associate in Molecular Biology and Tumor Research | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in Ausschreibungs-ID: fb20-0231-wm-2025

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Marburg, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 13, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Research Associate to join the Institute for Molecular Biology and Tumor Research (IMT) at Philipps-Universität Marburg on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on conducting scientific services in research and teaching, specifically developing and executing independent research projects in the field of epigenetic gene regulation. Day-to-day tasks involve applying modern genomic and proteomic techniques (ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, IP-MS/MS), performing independent bioinformatics analysis of generated data, and presenting findings at international conferences. Furthermore, the associate will be responsible for planning and teaching courses in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology for Human Medicine and Human Biology degree programs, supervising student theses (B.Sc., M.Sc., Dr.rer.nat., Dr.med.), and managing laboratory organization, documentation, and safety protocols, including GMO regulations and maintenance of large laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate must hold a PhD in molecular life sciences and possess documented, multi-year experience researching epigenetic mechanisms in *Drosophila*.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (Diplom, Master, or equivalent) and PhD in a molecular life sciences discipline

Experience

  • Multi-year experience in researching epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation in *Drosophila*, documented by publications
  • Professional experience in supervising Bachelor and Master theses
  • Experience in organizing, documenting, and safety monitoring of laboratory processes
  • Professional experience in third-party funding acquisition

Languages

German (Basic)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Permanent full-time position; Willingness to teach in Human Medicine and Human Biology degree programs; Compliance with safety and documentation requirements (including GVO)