Research Associate (Doctoral Candidate) in Biology/Biochemistry | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The Philipps University of Marburg is seeking two highly motivated Research Associates (Doctoral Candidates) to join the Institute for Physiological Chemistry, AG Targeted Cancer Therapies, as part of the prestigious, interdisciplinary ERC Synergy Grant CARAMEL. This project aims to overcome a major challenge in medicine: the efficient intracellular delivery of biotherapeutics like peptides and proteins, crucial for developing new cancer treatments. The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting scientific research focused on using superchaotropic boron clusters to transport protein/peptide biotherapeutics into cancer cells and understanding the underlying membrane transport mechanisms. This involves biochemical screening, characterization, and quantitative cellular transport assays. The role requires strong laboratory skills in areas like protein biochemistry or chemical biology, excellent teamwork, and participation in an international, collaborative research environment with partner universities across Europe. The positions are part-time (65%) and fixed-term for 42 or 48 months, offering a dynamic scientific setting and structured supervision.