Research Associate (Postdoctoral Researcher) | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (Doktorand*in) Ausschreibungs-ID: ZE-0070-synmikro-wmz-2025

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Marburg, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Aug 20, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This full-time, fixed-term Research Associate position at Philipps-Universität Marburg's Center for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO) offers a unique opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to cutting-edge research in acetogenic and methanogenic bioenergetics. The role involves hands-on experimental work, including the cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms, purification of protein complexes using chromatographic methods, and establishing methyltransferase assays. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in protein biochemistry, experience with anaerobic cultivation, and bioinformatics skills, particularly in understanding operon structures. This position is designed for scientific qualification, providing an international and supportive research environment to further develop scientific competencies.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (Diploma, Master or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry or comparable, and a PhD

Experience

  • Advanced protein biochemical experience, especially native purification of proteins and protein complexes (demonstrated by first-author publications)
  • Experience in cultivating anaerobes, including preparing anaerobic growth media (demonstrated by first-author publications)
  • Knowledge in the analysis and work with methyltransferase systems

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • Not specified