Research Assistant (PhD student)

The position is offered for a period of 3 years in the frame of our Research Training Group GRK 2937 - Nucleotide Metabolism in Microbes (MiNu, https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/synmikro/grk2937. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is paid as 65 % E 13 TV-H with benefits commensurated with a public service position in the state Hessen, Germany.

Tasks:

• development of own research with a high degree of independence
• design and conduct multistep organic synthesis (medicinal chemistry)
• phase-solid synthesis
• implementation of display technology
• biological techniques: RNA cleavage assays, bacteria-based experiments, anisotropy etc.
• protein expression (bacteria and/or cell-free systems)
• supervision of students (teaching service)

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 with § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.

Profile:

• University degree (Diplom, Master or comparable) in the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, biochemistry with a focus on multistep organic synthesis (medicinal chemistry) and solid-phase synthesis in the context of chemical biology
• experience with bacteria culture
• experience in display technology
• experience in cloning, plasmid design and protein expression
• strong theoretical and practical background in protein inhibition, ideally in RNase E
• interest in understanding biological processes at the atomic level
• self-driven & passionate team player

The willingness to pursue your own scientific qualification (e. g. a doctoral project in the field of chemical biology focused on RNase E inhibition) is expected.

The Philipps University supports the professional development of young scientists, through the offers of the Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the office for university didactics. Our group is associated to Center of Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO) and the International Max Planck Research School IMPRS-Mic.

We offer:

• ticket for free use of public transport in the state Hesse, Germany
• company pension scheme and annual bonus payment
• opportunities for further education and training

Contact for more Information

Prof. Dr. Olalla Vázquez

+49 6421-28 22745

olalla.vazquez@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. 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 Oct 20th, 2024 using the application-button below.