Postdoctoral Fellow (m/f/d)

The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin is a non-university research institute located at the Research Campus Berlin-Buch. It 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.

The Broichhagen Lab (Section Chemical Biology: https://www.broichhagenlab.com/ ) is looking for a post-doctoral fellow in chemical biology, protein engineering and cell biology. Our team works at the interface of chemistry and biology and aims to expand its interdisciplinarity in the future. The position is funded by a Steve Morgan Foundation Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, supported by Diabetes UK and JDRF, and focusses on “beta cell replacement” together with participating teams at the University of Birmingham and University of Oxford, UK. The post is to be filled in April/May 2024, initially limited to 2 years with the possibility for extension. For more information also see https://type1diabetesgrandchallenge.org.uk/funded-projects/beta-cells-replace-protect-regenerate/ .

Your profile:

We seek highly motivated, ambitious, and talented young scientists to join an enthusiastic and collaborative team in an outstanding scientific environment. Successful postdoc applicants will hold a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Chemical Biology, ideally in combination with molecular biology (cloning, deep mutational scans, protein expression and characterization), cell biology (immortalized and primary cell culture) and microscopic imaging (fluorescent confocal spinning disc, widefield, STED and CLEM) and have a strong track record of accomplishments. 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.

We offer:

• An attractive environment in a pleasant, friendly working atmosphere with an excellent infrastructure
• Compensation in accordance with the public collective bargaining agreement (TVöD Bund) including the usual social benefits, i.e. 30 days of vacation, annual bonus, company pension plan with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)
• Work-life balance (certified by Audit Beruf und Familie) as well as flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working
• Health offers on campus (courses, fitness center, etc.)
• Mobility offers such as job ticket, campus bikes and Jelbi station on campus

How to apply:

On the FMP homepage please go to “Stellenangebote/Jobs ” and click first on this advertisement and then on the button “Online bewerben”. Please submit your application including a concise statement of research interest, CV, copies of degree certificates and contact information for three letters of recommendation as soon as possible but not later than March 15, 2024. Applications will be considered upon submission.

The advertisement is open with immediate effect and will remain open until the postion will be filled.

We are looking forward to your application!

https://leibniz-fmp.de