The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 41,000 students and with about 5,800 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since 2008 once again proud of its foundation status, Goethe University possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity, and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 departments on five campuses and 155 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation. Furthermore, the Goethe University is part of the Group of Rhine-Main Universities (RMU).
The Integrated Research Training Group (IRTG) of the Collaborative Research Center 1507“Membrane-associated Protein Assemblies, Machineries, and Supercomplexes” (CRC 1507) at Goethe University Frankfurt offers as soon as possible several positions of
PhD Students / Research Assistants (m/f/x)
(E 13 TV-G-U, 65% part-time)
for a limited period of four years. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-G-U) or to the participating institutions.
In our collaborative research center, 19 project leaders and around 100 employees work on the mechanistic elucidation of protein complexes and machineries at cell membranes, thus making pioneering contributions to biomedicine and the treatment of diseases. The Integrated Research Training Group, as part of the CRC 1507, is dedicated to scientifically educate PhD students and to accompany them on their way to a successful PhD thesis. The IRTG invites you to apply for PhD positions within our research association. Become part of an international team of scientists focusing on interdisciplinary basic research in life sciences!
We offer:
* Training in topics and techniques relevant for your research and your PhD project
* Scientific education in generic skills (e.g., scientific writing, graphic design and project management)
* Mentoring by a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), individually tailored to your research focus
* Travel funds to visit workshops, conferences, and international laboratories
* Team-building seminars and retreats with the IRTG
* Joint meetings and exchange with other RTGs and CRCs
* Networking with national and international collaboration partners
* Industry excursions and career perspective seminars
Your qualifications:
* A scientific master’s degree in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, molecular biology, or related disciplines
* Very good English skills (written and oral)
* Practical scientific expertise and strong theoretical background in one of the research fields
* Creativity, flexibility, and a high degree of scientific curiosity
* Enthusiasm for basic research and a strong willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams
Goethe University is committed to equal opportunity, family friendliness, and diversity. To strengthen the diversity of perspectives and lived experiences within the university, applications from individuals with a migration background and from members of other groups that have so far been underrepresented are particularly welcome. Applicants with a severe disability, or those legally equivalent, will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal suitability. If women are underrepresented in a faculty or administrative unit, they will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualifications.
Information on the individual projects can be found on our homepage at. Please apply by June 30, 2026, to a maximum of three of the subprojects participating in this advertisement: P03, P09, P11, P12, P17, P18, and P19, and send your electronic application in English to: application.crc1507@uni-frankfurt.de, for the attention of Dr. Dorith Wunnicke, CRC 1507, Max-von-Laue-Straße 9, 60438 Frankfurt / Main. The following documents should be included (summarized in one PDF file):
* Letter of motivation (max. one page) explaining your choice of subprojects
* Curriculum vitae, including extracurricular interests
* Your master thesis (if submitted) or a summary (if pending)
* Copy of your academic record (should list courses, but does not need to be certified)
* Name and contact information for one reference, if possible for two references
Please note that application documents will not be returned. Goethe University will not reimburse any costs incurred in connection with the application process.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!