Postdoc (m/w/d) (Biologe/Biologin)

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 aResearch 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 possibleApplication deadline:2026-11-22Salary:E 13 TV-HDuration:3 yearsVolume of employment:fulltimedesign and cloning of optical biosensors to measure conformational dynamics of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)validation of optical biosensors in living cellsapplication of optical biosensors to characterize GPCRs responses to ligand and mechanical signalsdesign and performance of pharmacological, cell biological assays in microtiter plates (≥ 96-well)analysis and visualisation of large pharmacological datasetsStructural modeling of GPCR-ligand interactionsThe 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 studiesextensive experience in molecular biology techniques required for the cloning of new fusion proteinsextensive 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 questionsexperience in the design and validation of new biosensors used in living cells is desireablevery good English skillsequal Pay according to the Hesse Collective Agreementticket for free use of public transport in the state Hesse, Germanycareer development training for junior scientists including postdoctoral researchersA collaborative, innovative, and supportive research environmentProfessional development opportunities, including training, coaching, and mentoring