Starting as soon as possible. The position is initially limited to 3 years. Extension for additional two years is possible after positive evaluation. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). Tasks: The successful applicant will receive a dedicated research budget (for personnel, consumables and equipment) to independently establish and lead a scientifically independent and interdisciplinary research group. B CUBE offers an excellent scientific environment with career development support, state-of-the-art equipment, and dedicated laboratory and office space in a new research building. In addition, the Junior Research Group Leader will be encouraged and supported to acquire third party funding, e.g. from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (Emmy-Noether program), European Union (ERC starting or consolidator grant) or the BMFTR (Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt). Publishing original research articles, contributing to the further development of B CUBE, and active participation in teaching are regular components of the junior research group leader's duties. Requirements: applicants should hold a university and a PhD degree in a relevant field of life sciences - such as molecular genetics, molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, systems biology, biophysics, bioengineering or a closely related discipline - typically awarded within the past four years a research focus on synthetic biology or biological materials is highly desirable likewise, applicants working on bioengineering-related topics at the interface of biology with physics or chemistry are encouraged to apply candidates are expected to have an excellent scientific track record in using experimental and/ or computational approaches to analyze and engineer biological systems TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment. The full job advertisement can be found at: https://tu-dresden.de/stellenausschreibung/12711. TU Dresden, B CUBE, Tatzberg 41, 01307 Dresden.