Aktuelle Jobs im Zusammenhang mit Doctoral Researcher Physical Chemistry - Jena - Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

  • Doctoral Researcher

    Vor 5 Tagen


    Jena, Deutschland Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie e. V. – Hans-Knöll-Institut (HKI) Vollzeit

    **for four years.** ** Project title**:_My enemy’s enemy is my friend_** - Mycoparasites as unexplored resource for antiinfectives** **Research Area**: ** Required Qualifications**: - Strong experimental background in molecular biology, protein chemistry, or natural product isolation. - Experience in chemical analysis of natural products (e.g. mass...


  • Jena, Deutschland Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie e. V. – Hans-Knöll-Institut (HKI) Vollzeit

    **Research area**: Natural products, especially of bacterial origin, are an important source of new antibiotics. These metabolites further play significant roles in microbial interactions and communication. For the discovery of novel bioactive natural products, we are investigating interactions in the bryophyte (moss) microbiome - a unique and so-far...


  • Jena, Deutschland Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Vollzeit

    Job advertisement **Vacancy ID**: 224/2024 **Closing date**: 2024-11-30 Within the framework of a BMWK-funded project (“PolyVis”) we seek to fill the position of a Doctoral Researcher in the field of polymer synthesis commencing on the earliest possible starting date. In this project, researchers from Heyfair GmbH and FEW Chemicals GmbH are working...


  • Jena, Deutschland Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie e. V. – Hans-Knöll-Institut (HKI) Vollzeit

    **The position is initially limited to three years.** One focus of the **Bio Pilot Plant** is on researching and developing innovative bioprocesses and complete bioprocess chains. To this end, we utilize all biological and process engineering possibilities offered by nature and the outstanding infrastructure of the Bio Pilot Plant. In order to understand...

  • Doctoral Researcher

    Vor 5 Tagen


    Jena, Deutschland Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie e. V. – Hans-Knöll-Institut (HKI) Vollzeit

    The Department of **Biomolecular Chemistry** investigates the specialized metabolites from microbes, their biosynthesis, and their relevance for medicine, ecology, and biotechnology. Our research focuses on anaerobes, little explored bacteria that thrive in the absence of oxygen. These microbes have a significant impact on the quality of life on Earth and...


  • Jena, Deutschland Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Vollzeit

    Job advertisement **Vacancy ID**: 143/2025 **Closing date**: 2025-07-11 The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile lines Light - Life -...

  • Doctoral Candidate

    vor 2 Wochen


    Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland Universitätsklinikum Jena Vollzeit

    TheDepartment of NeurologyatJena University Hospitaloffers a PhD position for a doctoral candidate (DC)/MSCA fellow for the project:Transcriptional and Protein Profiling of Gut Microbiome Bacteria-Derived Extracellular Vesicles (BEV). The position is part of the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral NetworkMenoBrain"Brain Health in Menopausal...

  • Doctoral Researcher

    Vor 5 Tagen


    Jena, Deutschland Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie e. V. – Hans-Knöll-Institut (HKI) Vollzeit

    **for four years.** Project title: Liver-on-chip based elucidation of macrophage-drug interactions in invasive candidiasis **Research Area**: Invasive candidiasis is a devastating disease of immunocompromised patients associated with a high mortality and challenging antifungal management. Despite extensive knowledge on the events leading to disseminated...


  • Jena, Deutschland Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie e. V. – Hans-Knöll-Institut (HKI) Vollzeit

    Doctoral Researcher in Automated Image Processing of Immune Interactions in Organ-on-Chip Models (M/F/div) **Your responsibilities**: - Analyse project results, generate figures for publications, and write scientific manuscripts for publication - Present your results at local, national, and international meetings and conferences - Work closely together...


  • Jena, Deutschland Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Vollzeit

    Job advertisement **Vacancy ID**: 168/2025 **Closing date**: 2025-08-31 The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light - Life -...

Doctoral Researcher Physical Chemistry

vor 2 Wochen


Jena, Deutschland Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena Vollzeit

Job advertisement
**Vacancy ID**: 270/2024
**Closing date**: 2025-01-31
The Institute of Physical Chemistry has a vacancy for a
Doctoral Researcher physical chemistry
to start on April 1, 2025n or later. The position is part-time (75% / 30 hours per week) and limited to three years.
The focus of the doctoral position is on research into protein aggregation mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases. The role of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in the pathological aggregation of proteins, in particular tau and α-synuclein, which play a central role in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and related diseases, will be investigated. To this end, linear and non-linear Raman methods and OPTIR microscopy will be used to analyze the structure and dynamics of these proteins in real time, which will contribute to crucial insights into disease mechanisms at the molecular level.
**Your responsibilities**:

- Work on an interdisciplinary research project in the field of biophotonics
- Analysis of the structure and concentration of proteins in liquid-like condensates using linear and non-linear Raman methods and OPTIR microscopy
- Cooperation with project partners
- Work on further scientific qualification, i.e. dissertation
- Generation of scientific results in the form of publications, posters and presentations, including participation in international conferences
- Independent supervision of courses (exercises, practicals)

**Your profile**:

- Successful master’s degree in chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biophysics or a related field
- Experience and knowledge in the field of laser spectroscopy, Ideally in the field of vibrational spectroscopy
- Ideally experience in handling biological / biomedical samples
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Highly motivated and creative personality with an interest in designing your own doctoral project
- Excellent communication and cooperation skills
- Very good command of written and spoken English
- Ability to work in a team and willingness to actively participate in an interdisciplinary team

**We offer**:

- A communicative atmosphere within an interdisciplinary working group that offers research opportunities at the highest level, including participation in international and national conferences, project meetings and workshops
- A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder);
- 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

For further information for applicants and the information on the collection of personal data, please refer to