The Faculty of Natural Sciences I, the Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, and the Collaborative Research Centre 1664 "Plant Proteoform Diversity – SNP2Prot" at Martin Luther University (MLU) Halle-Wittenberg are seeking a Junior Group Leader for a fixed term of five years.
Remuneration will be up to pay grade E14 TV-L.
As part of the FEM POWER Vision project run by the Coordination Office for Gender Research and Equal Opportunities in Saxony-Anhalt, the aim is to increase the retention of qualified women in science and improve their eligibility for tenure, with a focus on STEM.
We are seeking an established female researcher with interests in protein biochemistry and/or RNA biology. A key focus should be the study of protein structures at the experimental level. The successful candidate will join SNP2Prot (), so an interest in plant proteins and computational approaches would be an asset.
We offer:
* The opportunity to lead a major research project independently, with your own budget
* A funded doctoral research position (up to 0.65 FTE, TV-L E13) and consumables as part of a PhD project
* On-site interdisciplinary expertise and a highly supportive research environment
* Excellent scientific infrastructure and access to a range of experimental facilities - in particular, unrestricted access to the facilities of the Physical Biotechnology Research Group (), including equipment for the production, purification, biophysical characterisation and crystallisation of proteins and other macromolecules, as well as state-of-the-art instruments for X-ray crystallography
* A wide range of professional training and qualification opportunities, including tailored options from the FEM POWER programme, the Leadership and Career Network, and the UNIBUND mentoring programme
* The opportunity to pursue your own academic qualification through a habilitation or equivalent
Requirements:
* A completed university degree and a PhD in biochemistry or a related discipline
* A proven track record in research on the structure and function of biologically relevant macromolecules using modern experimental methods
* Relevant publications in international peer-reviewed journals, preferably as first or corresponding author
* An interest in interdisciplinary cooperation and collaboration, including active participation in the Collaborative Research Centre 1664 SNP2Prot
* An interest in securing additional external funding, together with relevant experience in drafting funding applications
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Commitment, leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to work in a team
How to apply:
Please send your application, quoting reference number 5-/5275-26-D and including the
usual supporting documents plus a research proposal (2-3 pages) by 07/07/2026 per email to
frank.bordusa@biochemtech.uni-halle.de
Note: Please refer to the full official job announcement