The Institute for Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is looking to fill the position of a
PhD Student (all genders welcome)
This position should ideally be filled by June 2026 with a contract initially limited to three years. The regular working hours will be 23.88 hours per week, and the salary corresponds to the E13 TV-L (60 %) level. The position is affiliated with the group of Prof. Dr. Tom N. Grossmann (). The lab works in the areas of bioorganic chemistry and chemical biology focusing on the design of peptido- and proteomimetics.
The prospective candidate will perform the design, synthesis and characterization of peptidomimetics. These will be used to modulate the activity of target proteins which will be investigated using diverse biophysical methods.
The prospective PhD student will
* work in an interdisciplinary, inclusive, supportive, and international research environment
* develop a research project with increasing scientific independence
* receive personal supervision, a structured training, and regular feedback
* will travel to and collaborate with international partners
* be guided to supervise undergraduate students
Your profile
You…
* hold or will hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related areas,
* have experience in solid-phase peptide synthesis and the characterization of peptides,
* have experience in biophysical investigation of peptide-protein interactions,
* have experience in automated flow chemistry,
* have very good communication skills in written and spoken English,
* have very good communication skills in German to support teaching,
* are creative, and curious in acquiring new techniques
Göttingen is a lively university city in central Germany, which hosts numerous internationally renowned research institutions, including not only the famous University but also its Medical Center, several Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN).
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. The university has committed itself to be a family-friendly institution and supports its employees in balancing work and family life. Applications from disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
Interested? Please send your application by April 21st, 2026, as a single pdf file to sschach@gwdg.de Your application must include a concise motivation letter stating your interest in the research work, a CV, a copy of your Master certificate in English or German (or a transcript of records if not yet graduated), list of publications (if applicable), a summary of past research and a short statement of future research interest (1 page), and the names as well as contact information of two references.
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