At the earliest possible date. We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (65%) for 3 years.
Your tasks:
* This position is tied to working towards a doctorate
* collaboration in research and teaching
* participation in maintenance of laboratory equipment
* Chemical Biology and biochemical research focusing on the interaction between proteins and RNA in the context of mRNA degradation
Our expectations:
* A graduate degree in chemical biology, biochemistry, chemistry or closely related disciplines with a molecular focus is required (i.e. German Diplom and / or master’s degree) is required.
* A good understanding of molecular biology and biophysics (especially molecular cloning, protein expression and purification) is required.
* A good understanding of peptide synthesis is required.
* Basic knowledge of RNA-binding proteins is desirable
* Basic knowledge of Linux is desirable.
* Good command of written and spoken English is required.
* German language skills would be advantageous but are not a requirement.
* Teamwork, communication skills, organisational skills and the ability to work independently are
Advantages for you:
* Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
* If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities. -
* As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
* From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance. -
* As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 15 November 2025 at: Universität Münster
Institute of Biochemistry
Prof. Dr. Peter ‘t Hart
Corrensstraße 36
48149 Münster You may send us your application electronically in PDF format to hersping@uni-muenster.de. Please note that we cannot consider other file formats. Reference number: 2025_10_18