SWissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin (Doktorand*in): The University of Marburg is offering a part-time (65%) position for a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin (Doktorand*in) in the Department of Pharmacy within the Emmy Noether research group of Dr. Hannes Schihada. This position is open for applicants pursuing a doctorate in pharmacology with a focus on optical G protein biosensors and the investigation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).
Scholarship Opportunity: Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin (Doktorand*in) at the University of Marburg
Designation
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin (Doktorand*in)
Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration Number | fb16-0002-wmz-2025 |
| Entry Date | 01.05.2025 |
| Application Deadline | 09.02.2025 |
| Salary | E 13 TV-H (65% part-time) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Volume of Employment | Part-time (65%) |
Research Area
- Pharmacology
- Optical biosensors
- G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)
Location
University of Marburg, Department of Pharmacy, Hesse, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- MSc-degree or equivalent in biological, biochemical, life sciences, or pharmaceutical specialization
- Practical experience in:
- Cultivation of adherent-growing mammalian cells (e.g., HEK-293)
- Molecular biology methods for cloning plasmid DNA (PCR, Gibson assembly, restriction ligation)
- Biochemical and/or cell biological methods in microtiter plate format (96- or 384-well plates)
- Fluorescence and/or bioluminescence-based methods including FRET and BRET
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Disposition towards scientific qualification (e.g., for a doctorate project in pharmacology)
Description
The position involves scientific services in research, specifically focused on:
- Designing, cloning, and validating optical G protein biosensors for use in living cells
- Planning, performing, analyzing, and interpreting pharmacological experiments in microtiter plates
- Investigating GPCR-dependent conformational changes in heterotrimeric G proteins
- Studying GPCR-dependent interaction profiles of dissociated G protein subunits
- Examining GPCR-specific signal transduction
The position is limited to a time period adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree, compliant with § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their applications online via the application button provided on the university’s page by the stated deadline.
Last Date to Apply
09.02.2025
For more information, contact:
Dr. Hannes Schihada
Phone: +49 6421-28 26767
Email: Hannes.schihada@uni-marburg.de
The University of Marburg encourages women and applicants with disabilities to apply, prioritizing their applications in cases of equal qualifications.
