Post-Doctoral Molecular Microbiologist specializing in Human Microbiomics | Molecular Microbiologist (m / f / d) with specialisation in Human Microbiomics
Hochschule Furtwangen Land BW
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Molecular Microbiologist to join a BMFTR-funded research project, "MiMEndo," at Furtwangen University. The successful candidate will focus on investigating the links between endometriosis and the structure and function of the human microbiome. Day-to-day tasks involve performing NGS-based molecular microbiome analyses on various human samples, correlating results with patient metabolome and health metadata, and deepening the understanding of the interaction between the microbiome, metabolome, and the enteric nervous system in endometriosis patients. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in molecular biology, a PhD, and proven expertise in modern -omics research technologies like metataxonomics and metagenomics. The position offers engaging, multifaceted work within a motivated team, providing the benefits of public sector employment and modern, flexible working practices.
Required Skills
Education
Doctorate or PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioanalytics, or related fields
Experience
- Doctorate or PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioanalytics, or related fields
- Provable experience in modern microbiome (-omics) research technologies
- Experience in collaborating with external project partners (Implied by project structure)
Languages
Additional
- Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2028; Readiness to perform tasks at multiple university campuses (Villingen-Schwenningen, Furtwangen, Tuttlingen); Position is subject to final approval of funds.
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