Research Scientist

vor 3 Wochen


Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Vollzeit
Research Associate (100% Postdoctoral Position)

Friedrich Schiller University Jena is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join our team at the Matthias Schleiden Institute of Genetics, Bioinformatics and Molecular Botany. As a Research Associate, you will be part of our research team and be responsible for finding molecular signaling components involved in bacterial-algal interactions or algal photoperception.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Develop, coordinate, manage, and publish research projects within the field of algal-bacterial interactions or algal photoperception.
  • Conduct interdisciplinary research with collaboration partners in organic chemistry and (bio)physical chemistry.
  • Support faculty teaching in the Bachelor programs Biology/Biochemistry and in the Master Molecular Life Sciences in Plant Sciences and Molecular Life Sciences.
  • Supervise and support Bachelor and Master students.
  • Work on an own scientific qualification project, e.g. habilitation, tenure track professorship.
Your Profile:
  • PhD, Dr. or a comparable doctoral degree in molecular biology, cell biology, botany, phycology, microbiology, or a related subject.
  • Highly motivated candidate with experience in methods of molecular biology, microbiology, plant sciences, and biochemistry.
  • Very good knowledge of German and English is expected.
We Offer:
  • A top-level research environment with close interaction with collaboration partners at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Non-University Research Institutes in microbiology, organic chemistry, and (bio)physical chemistry.
  • University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities.
  • Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at / up to salary scale 13 — depending on the candidate's personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
  • 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31.

The advertised position is offered as a fixed-term position for a maximum of 3 year(s) with the possibility to extend. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.



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