Head (m/f/div) of Protein Production Core Facility

The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) in Martinsried (near Munich, Germany) is one of the leading international research institutions in the fields of biochemistry, cell and structural biology, and biomedical research. With about 30 scientific departments and research groups and about 750 employees, the MPIB is one of the largest institutes of the Max Planck Society.

We are inviting applications for a position as

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated scientist to lead a well-established protein production core facility. The facility uses expression systems in microbial hosts and eukaryotic systems, provides very high-quality service and reagents in protein production to the users, and remains cutting edge by adopting and developing new methods.

The successful candidate has a PhD in biochemistry, structural biology, or similar fields, a proven record and passion in protein science, and a commitment to high quality. We welcome applicants with interest in developing methods to improve the throughput of the service and to extend the facility’s method portfolio. In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have excellent project and people management skills. You will act as the customer’s primary contact to this service and will be discussing project strategy and design with the end users. You will oversee the work of a small team and we expect a high level of initiative.

The salary level will be according to TVöD (Bund) (public salary scale). The initial contract will be for two years, with the possibility for extension into a permanent assignment.

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Have we aroused your interest? Please submit your application via the online application website  by February 17th , 2023.