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Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry or Structural Biology (f/m/d)
* Full Time
* Berlin
* With Professional Experience
* 1/31/25
The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) belongs to the „Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. (FVB)“. The FVB is an institution of seven natural sciences research institutes in Berlin funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and the association of its federal states. The research institutes belong to the Leibniz association.
The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin is a non-university research institute that conducts basic research in molecular pharmacology and provides a vibrant and collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities for research and employees from all over the world.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry or Structural Biology (f/m/d)
(Ref. 06/2025)
The Haucke lab (www.leibniz-fmp.de/haucke) seeks to recruit a postdoc in biochemistry and/ or structural biology to analyze the molecular architecture and function of protein complexes that control membrane and organelle dynamics in health and disease. Our main focus is on the endolysosomal system that we study using a combination of biochemical/ structural biological, genetic, and cell biological approaches [Lo et al Haucke, Nat Chem Biol 19, 18-27; Ebner et al Haucke, V. (2023) Cell 186, 5328-5346. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.027; Lo et al Haucke (2022) Nat Struct Mol Biol. 29, 218- 228; Jang et al Haucke, V. (2022) Science 378, eabq5209. DOI: 10.1126/science.abq5209]. Current projects are supported by third-party grants including the European Research Council (ERC) and the German National Funding Agency (DFG).
The position is available from 1 April 2025 (or later).
Qualifications:
We seek highly motivated, ambitious, and talented young scientists to join an enthusiastic and collaborative team in an outstanding scientific environment to perform research. Successful postdoc applicants will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant area (e.g. biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics) and have a strong track record of accomplishment in biochemistry or structural biology. Candidates with proven experience in protein purification, structural studies, and/ or proteomics are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants are expected to benefit from excellent written and oral communication skills and display a high personal motivation to excel in science. The working language is English; knowledge of the German language is not required.
Research Environment:
We offer equal opportunities regardless of gender and welcome applications of disabled candidates, who will be preferred in case of equal qualification. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We take and share responsibility: The Haucke lab is the first certified green lab in Germany.
Salaries will be based on the TVöD scale. The institute was awarded the certificate of the audit Beruf und Familie as a family-friendly employer.
For further information about the Institute and the Haucke department see www.leibniz-fmp.de/haucke.
Are you interested?
On the FMP homepage please go to “Stellenangebote/Jobs” and click first on this advertisement and then “Apply online”. Then please submit your complete application containing a one-page letter with a personal statement describing your interests in our laboratory, your CV, as well as contact information for 2-3 references Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
We are looking forward to your application!
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