Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence ‚CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter‘- Time-resolved spectroscopy and crystallography of flavoenzymes” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG
Institution Cluster of Excellence „Advanced Imaging of Matter“ (photon and nanosciences)
Salary level
Start date 01.10.2024, fixed until 30.09.2026 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline 26.08.2024
Scope of work full-time position suitable for part-time
Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
The development of serial crystallography at X-ray free-electron lasers gives opportunities to measure time-dependent structures of functioning photoactive macromolecules, in real time. This project aims to extend time-resolved crystallography capabilities, as well as ultrafast spectroscopic tools, and apply them to the investigation of the structure and dynamics of flavoenzymes.
Typical tasks are:
1. design of flavoenzyme constructs, recombinant expression, protein purification
2. conducting serial femtosecond crystallography experiments, including at XFELs
3. performing ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy, including both the conduct of experiments and data analysis
4. managing projects, including complex XFEL-based teamwork
5. communicating scientific results in the form of peer-reviewed publications and oral presentations
6. preparing grant applications to secure third-party funding
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.
The profile of the candidate:
7. a PhD in physics, biophysics, structural biology, or a related field
8. expertise in expression, purification, and characterization of recombinant flavoproteins
9. expertise building and operating ultrafast laser apparatuses
10. expertise in conducting and analyzing of transient absorption measurements of photoactive proteins
11. demonstrated ability to work in a shared laboratory through activities as a safety officer or equivalent
12. basic programming skills in a high-level programming language such as Python
13. proficient in spoken and written English
14. a demonstrated track record of presenting scientific work at international meetings
15. experience teaching or mentoring junior scientists
We offer
16. Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
17. Continuing education opportunities
18. University pensions
19. Attractive location
20. Flexible working hours
21. Work-life balance opportunities
22. Health management
23. Educational leave
24. 30 days of vacation per annum
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at University of Hamburg according to the evaluation, HambGleiG), we encourage women to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference.
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.