Recruitment

Postdoc position available

 

The Autophagy Lab (Behl Group) at the Institute of Pathobiochemistry, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, is seeking a full-time employee for a fixed term of two years starting on 01/01/2026.

 

 

Your tasks/profile:

•  Collaboration in the DFG research project “Regulation of aggrephagy by co-chaperones and assisting proteins” within the SFB 1177 “Molecular and Functional Characterization of Selective Autophagy”

•  Completed doctorate in biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related natural science degree program, and above-average commitment and enthusiasm for science

• Knowledge or specialization in one or more of the following areas:

• Proficiency in a broad spectrum of molecular biological, biochemical, and cell biological methods, including various RNA techniques (isolation, PCR techniques) including:•

• Protein purification and separation for Western blotting and immunoprecipitation

• Analysis of post-translational modifications

• Cell and tissue preparation for proteome analysis

• Cultivation of neuronal cells (clonal cells, primary neurons)

• Cell transfection methods

• Microscopy (confocal and real-time microscopy)

• Strong desire to network and cooperate within the Collaborative Research Center 1177

•  Excellent command of the English language (written & spoken)

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We offer:

• Exciting, innovative research in the field of protein homeostasis and autophagy

• Contact with the autophagy and neuroscience community at the local, national, and international level

• Attractive remuneration in accordance with the in-house collective agreement—subject to eligibility requirements under EG 13—as well as additional pension and social benefits

• Childcare facilities (subject to availability)

• Germany-Job ticket and excellent transport connections

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Contact:

Please send full application portfolio to Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christian Behl
Tel. 06131-39-25890, Email: cbehl@uni-mainz.de
See: www.unimedizin-mainz.de/pathobiochemie

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