Postdoctoral Researcher

vor 1 Tag

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 understudied habitat. Using metabolomics approaches, we identify novel natural products for further investigation.

To complement the young and committed team, we are seeking an excellent and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to start in **November 2025** (negotiable).

The project is supported by the Free State of Thuringia and the European Social Fund Plus.

**Your profile**:

- Doctoral degree in chemistry or life sciences (e.g. natural product chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry) or related discipline
- Experience in natural product isolation and characterization, including structural elucidation using NMR
- Experience in the study of biosynthetic pathways and enzymes
- Experience in synthetic chemistry is a plus
- Experience in high-resolution mass spectrometry and metabolomics is a plus
- Very good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Collaborative skills and team spirit

**We offer**:
The Leibniz-HKI is embedded in the outstanding scientific environment of the Beutenberg Campus providing state-of-the-art research facilities and a highly integrative network of life science groups. We offer a multifaceted scientific project with excellent technical facilities, a place in a committed team, as well as strong scientific collaborations.

Salary is paid according to German TV-L (salary agreement for public service employees).

For further information

Applications

Leibniz-HKI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It aims to increase the proportion of underrepresented groups in case of equal suitability. All qualified persons, regardless of color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law will receive consideration for employment.
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