Job offers
Our institute offers a variety of different possibilities to join a very well-equipped, innovative and interactive research environment, which is internationally known and visible.
We seek highly motivated and well-educated co-workers that are able to also work efficiently in teams and to integrate themselves well into our group. We are not only very interested in a productive but also in a very collegial and friendly environment.
We furthermore explicitly encourage interested people to apply in our institute independently from formal, current job offers we have online at a given time. Provided that you are a suitable candidate and that you give us some time in advance, there is a reasonably high probability that we are able to organize and/or to newly recruit the financial resources required for you work with us.
Applications should contain a complete CV and the respective proofs of performances. Applications for a postdoc or a PhD should additionally contain a list of publications and honours (if any). Additionally, please provide the names and addresses of 2 to 3 scientists, who will be able to provide letters of recommendations on your behalf.
Joining us is possible at different levels:
| Reseach Group Leader | (Habilitation possible (Biochemistry) |
| Postdoc | (Habilitation possible (Biochemistry)) |
| PhD Student | |
| MD Student | |
| Master Student |
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| Student Help Staff (HiWi) | |
| Summer Students / Guests / Trainees | |
| Technical Staff | (MTA, BTA, CTA) |
| Tutoren für Repetitorien der Biochemie | (teaching; german language required!) |
Research Group Leader / Postdoc
Postdoc position
Postdoctoral fellows are highly welcome in our laboratory.
Experienced postdocs are very valuable members of a research lab. We provide outstanding state-of-the-art scientific equipment, intense scientific exchange, and possibilities to learn from a variety of experts of different fields. With the sufficient lab space, bench money, broad scientific and experimental knowledge, our modern equipment and the intense and personal interactions that we provide in our institute, the period of your postdoctoral education in our laboratory should be a productive and pleasant time.
The extensive range of methods we apply and the innovative field of cell biological research, which we represent, should furthermore ensure that a postdoc in our lab is fun and an excellent continuation of your scientific career.
Besides broad methodical training within our team, we have excellent international and national contacts to well-known research groups of the fields of membrane transport, actin cytoskeleton and cell biology of neurons.
Additionally, postdoctoral positions offer the possibility to participate in the scientific and teaching activities of the institute. The teaching opportunities required for a Habilitation can also be provided. Successful set-up of independent research lines, funding and personal resources may result in a position as independent group leader in the institute. Usually, 2 to 3 independent groups are hosted by the institute at a time.
In general, we strongly recommend applying for a postdoctoral fellowship in order to join us.
This makes you independent from a position we may or may not be able to provide at a given time. Postdoctoral fellowships are valuable honors and demonstrate that you are able to successfully apply for grant money. Of course we will be happy to extensively support your fellowship writing efforts with our own ideas and experiences. Also it is often possible to provide some financial support for interim periods.
Applicants should apply some months in advance (at any time of the year) to discuss and develop a research project, which fits your interests and knowledge, and to work out the financial aspects in case you are not responding to a formal published job offer but apply due to your interest in joining specifically us.
A good theoretical education, a high motivation and practical knowledge of standard methods are prerequisites for a successful application.
Please submit:
- a Curriculum Vitae,
- a list of publications,
- three reference addresses (we strongly prefer that letters of recommendation are sent to us by your referees directly) and
- copies of your degrees earned (school & university).
We also recommend joining us for some weeks prior to a formal application, if this is possible (e.g. for 6 to 8 weeks as a guest researcher). This is a valuable time for you and us to get to know each other.
PhD Student
PhD student position
PhD student position
PhD students are highly welcome in our laboratory.
A significant portion of our research is and has always been carried out by PhD students (see list of publications).
We provide outstanding state-of-the-art scientific equipment, intense scientific exchange, direct technical support, and possibilities to learn from a variety of experts of different fields. With the sufficient lab space, bench money, broad scientific and experimental knowledge, our modern equipment and the intense and personal interactions that we provide in the institute, the period of your scientific education in our laboratory should be a productive and pleasant time.
The extensive range of methods we apply and the innovative field of cell biological research, which we represent, should furthermore ensure that a PhD in our lab is fun and an excellent start of your scientific career.
Besides broad methodical training within our team, we have excellent international and national contacts to well-known research groups of the fields of membrane transport, actin cytoskeleton and cell biology of neurons.
Additionally, PhD student positions may offer possibilities to gain first teaching experience.
Applicants should apply some months in advance (at any time of the year) to discuss and develop a research project, which fits your interests, and to work out the financial aspects in case you are not responding to a formal published job offer but apply due to your interest in joining specifically us.
A good theoretical education, a high motivation and practical knowledge of standard methods are prerequisites for a successful application.
Please submit:
- a Curriculum Vitae,
- a list of publications (if any),
- three reference addresses (we strongly prefer that letters of recommendation are sent to us by your referees directly) and
- copies of your degrees earned (school & university).
We also recommend joining us for some weeks prior to a formal application, if this is possible (e.g. for 6 to 8 weeks as a guest researcher). This is a valuable time for you and us to get to know each other.
Diploma / Master Students
Diploma and Master students are highly welcome in our laboratory.
We provide outstanding state-of-the-art scientific equipment, intense scientific exchange, direct technical support, and possibilities to learn from a variety of experts of different fields. With the sufficient lab space, bench money, broad scientific and experimental knowledge, our modern equipment and the intense and personal interactions that we provide in the institute, the period of your scientific education in our laboratory should be a productive and pleasant time.
The extensive range of methods we apply and the innovative field of cell biological research, which we represent, should furthermore ensure that a Diploma or Master work in our lab is fun and an excellent basis of your scientific career.
Besides broad methodical training within our team, we have excellent international and national contacts to well-known research groups of the fields of membrane transport, actin cytoskeleton and cell biology of neurons.
Applicants should apply some weeks in advance (at any time of the year). This usually leaves enough time to discuss and develop a research project, which fits your interests. In general, Diploma and Master theses are designed in a way that they can subsequently easily be extended in form of a doctoral thesis and we are very happy that thus far we have been able to offer more than 90% of all our diploma and master student to stay on for a PhD in our lab.
A good theoretical education, a high motivation and practical knowledge of standard methods are prerequisites for a successful application.
Please submit:
- a Curriculum Vitae and
- copies of your degrees earned (school & university).
- 1-2 reference addresses or letters of recommendation are appreciated.
We maximally accept three Diploma and Master students per time in our institute to ensure close and excellent scientific supervision.
We recommend joining us for some weeks prior to a formal application, if this is possible (e.g. for 6 to 8 weeks as a guest researcher). This is a valuable time for you and us to get to know each other.
Summer Students / Guests / Lab Trainees
Summer students, guests and lab trainees are highly welcome in our laboratory.
A practical training in our research labs is an excellent opportunity to see how life as a scientist really is and to get to know us personally.
The extensive range of methods we apply and the innovative field of cell biological research, which we represent, should ensure that your time in our lab is will be a very interesting and stimulating experience.
We care sincerely for an excellent atmosphere in our lab. Thus, your time with us also should be characterized by the fun science can (also) be.
Usually we welcome up to two summer students / lab trainees at a time in our institute to ensure that there is intense scientific and personal care.
Practical trainings in our labs are usually at least 6-8 weeks and are designed in form of an individual research project. The minimal time frame of 6-8 weeks ensures that you on one side will learn different techniques but on the other side also develop a certain independence and routine.
Projects often can be extended in form of subsequent diploma, Master or doctoral theses.
Please submit:
- Applicants should be students of Life Sciences and in the second half of their university education. Exceptions are possible (see list of the people how were on practical training in our lab ).
- Applications are accepted at all times of the year and should include
- a Curriculum Vita and
- copies of your degrees earned (school & university).