Research Assistants (Postdoc)

The two positions are 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 fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13). The qualification positions are assigned to the Volkswagen Momentum-funded project “De novo sequences driving the co-evolution of bacteria and viruses”. The project investigates the de novo evolution of genetic information and the development of anti-CRISPR proteins in bacterial model systems (project 1) and tRNA gene intron sequences in archaeal models (project 2).

Tasks:

• scientific services in research
• development of an independent research project with a high degree of autonomy
• generation of randomized RNA molecules and peptides
• investigation of the function of peptides in CRISPR-Cas systems (project 1) and RNA structures in tRNA biosynthesis (project 2)
• characterization of the enzymatic activity of nucleases
• physiological studies in microbial model systems (E. coli and S. acidocaldarius)
• multidisciplinary collaboration in an international environment
• international communication of research through publications and oral presentations

The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation of the contract complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.

Profile:

• MSc-degree or equivalent and a PhD in biology, biochemistry or biotechnology
• experience in the application of CRISPR-Cas systems (Project 1)
• knowledge of working with plasmid libraries and selection systems
• several years of experience in creating and analyzing NGS datasets
• several years of experience in working with archaea (project 2)
• motivation, passion and ability to work in a team

Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected.

We offer:

• an interesting work spectrum
• flexitime
• ticket for free use of public transport in the state Hesse, Germany
• opportunity to participate in the graduate program International Max Planck Research School IMPRS-Mic and the Center for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO)

Contact for more Information

Prof. Dr. Lennart Randau

+49 6421-28 23320

randau@staff.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. Sharing a full-time position (§ 8 Abs. 2 S. 1 HGlG) as well as 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 can not be refunded.

Please apply by 29th December 2024 using the application-button below.