Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher)

The position is offered for a period of 3 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is part-time (50 % of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13).

The position is in the research group of Prof. Dr. Essen, whose research interests include archaeal structural biology and proteomics. The project involves bioinformatic analysis of archaeal genomes in combination with state-of-the-art proteomic methods to determine archaea-specific biological functions that form a transition to the eukaryotic lineage. Sulfolobus acidocaldarius serves as a model organism.

Tasks:

• scientific services in research
• research on a topic addressing the analysis of microbial proteomes
• independent planning, execution and evaluation of experiments
• summarizing and presenting research findings

The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to § 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG.

Profile:

• university degree in biochemistry or chemistry/biochemistry (MSc or equivalent)
• very good knowledge in bioinformatics techniques with focus in proteomics and good understanding of protein chemistry and/or structural biology
• very good command of written and spoken English
• above average academic qualification
• willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team

Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected.

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers, e.g. by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office, the Higher Education Didactics Office and the Human Resources Development Office.

Contact for further information

Prof. Dr. Lars-Oliver Essen

+49 6421-28-22032; +49 6421-28-22026

essen@chemie.uni-marburg.de

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs cannot be refunded.

Please send your application documents mentioning the registration number above as a single PDF file to Ms. Kirsten Bubenheim (kirsten.bubenheim@staff.uni-marburg.de) by March 26th 2023. Your documents include cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, proposal of two potential reviewers, and copies of certificates of your academic degrees.