Biochemist | Biochemiker (m/w/d)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Penzberg, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Aug 18, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

Join a highly motivated, multidisciplinary team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology (ITMP) in Penzberg, Germany. This role focuses on the research and development of innovative approaches for diagnosing and treating infectious diseases. Your primary responsibilities will involve identifying bacterial host receptors for phage receptor-binding proteins and biochemically characterizing these interactions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in a leading applied research organization, utilizing your expertise in microbiology and biochemistry to combat infectious diseases and improve therapies. You will work in a dynamic, international environment with excellent career development opportunities and a supportive work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related field

Experience

  • Professional experience with pathogenic bacteria, phages, and recombinant proteins (advantageous)
  • Experience in isolation, purification, and analysis of microbial cell wall components (e.g., capsule polysaccharides, lipopolysaccharides, membrane proteins) (ideal)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified