University of Marburg PhD Position (Research Assistant) in Mitochondrial Gene Expression & RNA Biochemistry, Marburg, Germany

The University of Marburg, Department of Pharmacy, is offering an RNA biochemistry PhD opportunity through a Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher/PhD) position in Marburg, Hesse, Germany. The position is part of the Mitochondrial Gene Expression group and the application deadline is 21 Nov 2026.

Job Details

Company: University of Marburg (Universitat Marburg), Department of Pharmacy

Position: Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher/PhD)

Registration number: fb16-0017-wmz-2026

Group: Mitochondrial Gene Expression (Dr. Benedict Tan)

Funding: CRC/Transregio 440 “smART – specific mRNA targeting”

Location: Marburg, Hesse, Germany

Start: As soon as possible

Duration: 3 years

Employment: Part-time 65%

Application deadline: 21 Nov 2026

RNA Biochemistry PhD Project Details

In this doctoral RNA research project, the researcher will establish the biological function of 7S RNA, a non-coding mitochondrial DNA-encoded transcript, using purified recombinant proteins and RNA and precision small-molecule ligands.

Key Responsibilities

  • RNA-ligand interactions
  • Identify and characterize new 7S RNA-binding proteins
  • Small-molecule libraries and high-throughput screening with structural probing (e.g. SHAPE-MaP)
  • Expression and purification of recombinant mitochondrial proteins
  • Mitochondrial extracts
  • Synthesis and purification of DNA and RNA

Eligibility Criteria

  • MSc or equivalent in biochemistry, biology or related life/natural science
  • Practical experience in biochemistry and/or molecular biology (required)
  • Doctorate project in RNA biochemistry expected

Required Skills

  • Excellent English (required)
  • German (an advantage)
  • Nucleic acid biochemistry, mitochondrial RNA biology and transcription (an advantage)

Salary

Salary: TV-H E 13

How to Apply

Apply / official notice: https://stellenangebote.uni-marburg.de/jobposting/502b4cecfda644a78994467581595af257dd29610

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY ONLINE

The Marburg doctoral researcher opportunity has an application deadline of 21 Nov 2026.