Postdoc (m/w/d)

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.

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).

Entry date:

as soon as possible

Application deadline:

2026-11-22

Salary:

E 13 TV-H

Duration:

3 years

Volume of employment:

fulltime

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

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).

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

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

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