Research Assistant (Postdoc) in Developmental Genetics and Cell Biology of Animals at Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Hesse, Germany

Philipps-Universität Marburg is accepting applications for a fulltime Research Assistant (Postdoc) position (E 13 TV-H, 3 years) in the Department of Biology research group “Developmental Genetics and Cell Biology of Animals” in Marburg, Hesse, Germany. The application deadline is 22 November 2026.

Job Details

Registration number: fb17-0029-wmz-2026

Entry date: as soon as possible

Application deadline: 22 November 2026

Salary: E 13 TV-H

Duration: 3 years

Volume of employment: fulltime

Location: Marburg, Hesse, Germany

Job Description

The Department of Biology research group on “Developmental Genetics and Cell Biology of Animals”, Prof. Dr. Christian Helker, is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant (Postdoc).

The position is offered for a period of 3 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is as soon as possible.

The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13).

The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation complies with Section 2 (1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and cloning of optical biosensors to measure conformational dynamics of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)
  • Validation of optical biosensors in living cells
  • Application of optical biosensors to characterize GPCRs responses to ligand and mechanical signals
  • Design and performance of pharmacological, cell biological assays in microtiter plates (≥ 96-well)
  • Analysis and visualisation of large pharmacological datasets
  • Structural modeling of GPCR–ligand interactions

Eligibility Criteria

  • MSc degree or equivalent and a Ph.D. in the life sciences or evidence of near completion of doctoral studies

Required Skills

  • Extensive experience in molecular biology techniques required for the cloning of new fusion proteins
  • Extensive experience in performing pharmacological assays in living cells in microtiter plate format (≥ 96-well)
  • Previous work on GPCR, G protein, GRK or arrestin related research questions
  • Experience in the design and validation of new biosensors used in living cells is desireable
  • Very good English skills

Salary

Equal pay according to the Hesse Collective Agreement (TV-H E 13).

How to Apply

Please apply by 22 November 2026 using the application-button below.

Contact for more Information: Lilli Backhaus, +49 6421-28 26510, [email protected]

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • Equal pay according to the Hesse Collective Agreement
  • Ticket for free use of public transport in the state Hesse, Germany
  • Career development training for junior scientists including postdoctoral researchers
  • A collaborative, innovative, and supportive research environment
  • Professional development opportunities, including training, coaching, and mentoring

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications.

As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible.

Applicants with a disability as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications.

Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

About Philipps-Universität Marburg

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

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Apply by 22 November 2026 using the application button on the original notification.