125 FB 5 Postdoctoral Research Associate (m/f/d)

The research group Structural Biology of Photosynthetic Microorganisms at the Biology/Chemistry Department at the University of Osnabrück is seeking at the earliest possible date a:
Postdoctoral Research Associate (m/f/d)
(Pay grade 13 TV-L, 100%)

The position is limited until 31.07.2027.

Your tasks:

Work on a project funded by the Emmy Noether Programme of the DFG

• Production of recombinant proteins
• Structural analysis of target proteins and protein complexes using single particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET)
• Biochemical and molecular biological analysis of target proteins in vitro and in vivo
• Acquisition, analysis, and presentation of experimental data and preparation of scientific publications

Qualifications:

• Completed master's degree (or equivalent) in biology, structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, or a related field
• Completed PhD in biology, structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology, or a related field

Ideally, you have:

• Good knowledge and practical experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology
• Experience in single particle cryo-EM is of advantage
• Experience in cryo-ET is of advantage
• Experience in the cultivation of bacterial cultures, especially cyanobacteria, is of advantage
• Good English skills and willingness to work cooperatively

We offer you:

• Excellent infrastructure (Section of Structural Biology and CellNanOs Center) in a multidisciplinary working environment at the University of Osnabrück
• Access to cryo-electron microscope and a range of analytical equipment
• A good working atmosphere and social environment with fair working hours
• Collaboration in an international and motivated team, direct supervision, and intensive training
• Extensive opportunities for further education
• An attractive environment for living and working in the diverse and dynamic city of Osnabrück

The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Osnabrück University is a family-friendly university and is committed to helping working parents balance their family and working lives.

Osnabrück University is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and the professional equality of the genders. We promote a culture of science and work that enables fair opportunities and a discrimination-free environment for learning, teaching, and working. In doing so, we strive for fair representation of all social groups among our staff and work to counteract underrepresentation.

Applications from people with severe disabilities and those treated as equivalent under applicable law will be given preferential consideration where candidates are equally qualified.

Please submit your application including the relevant documents (CV, copies of certificates, contact details of 2 references) indicating the reference number "2026-ENPP" by September 09, 2026 as a single PDF document to the Dean of the Department of Biology/Chemistry at the University of Osnabrück ( [email protected] ).

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dr. Dmitry Shvarev, Section of Biology/Chemistry at the University of Osnabrück, [email protected] .