PhD position: Structural Biochemistry of Host-Virus Interactions

Instruct-ERIC; Greifswald; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany is seeking a PhD candidate for a fully funded 3-year position in Structural Biochemistry. This role involves investigating the structural and biochemical properties of protein-nucleic acid complexes. Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong skills in cloning, protein analysis, and teamwork. The position is available from January 1, 2026, and is part of an interdisciplinary team focused on innovative research.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a relevant Master's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in protein-ligand interactions is advantageous.
• High Independence and cooperation skills are important.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on structural and biochemical analysis of protein-nucleic acid complexes.
• Analyze remodeling of DNA and RNA G-quadruplex structures.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary research approach.

Kenntnisse

Good knowledge in the cloning and production of protein and/or RNAs

Experience in the analysis or structure determination of proteins

Excellent written and spoken English language skills

High degree of independence

Good teamwork skills

Ausbildung

M.Sc. or Diploma in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or biophysics

Jobbeschreibung

Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

PhD position: Structural Biochemistry of Host-Virus Interactions

University of Greifswald, 17489 Greifswald, Germany

An open fully funded PhD position for 3 years with the possibility of extension is now available.

You will be part of a growing team in the Institute of Biochemistry, group of Andreas Schlundt, at the University of Greifswald, a small, beautiful, and affordable university city at the shores of the Baltic Sea in the North of Germany, approx. 2-3 hours from Berlin and Hamburg. The Schlundt lab is excellently embedded in a large research infrastructure and with the neighboring departments, as well as one of Germany’s best university hospitals.

The position is open from 01.01.2026, or at the earliest possible time point and remuneration is in accordance with salary grade 13 TV-L (65%, collective agreement of the federal states).

You will carry out work on a novel project related to the structural and biochemical analysis of protein‑nucleic acid complexes relevant in gene‑regulation at the host‑virus interface. Our central methodologies are solution NMR, crystallography and SAXS, together with a broad method spectrum from biochemistry and biophysics. In this project, we plan to analyze the remodeling of DNA and RNA G‑quadruplex structures by a multi‑ZnF‑protein in an interdisciplinary approach including a plethora of strong collaborations.

You should have:

• M.Sc. or Diploma in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or biophysics
• Good knowledge in the cloning and production of protein and/or RNAs
• Experience in the analysis or structure determination of proteins and in analysing protein‑ligand interactions
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills
• High degree of independence and good teamwork skills

You will find an overview of the most recent research activities of the Schlundt lab here.

The full job description and requirements can be found in both German and English here. Do not hesitate to get in contact with questions!

Applications - by e‑mail as one PDF file - with the usual documents (cover letter explaining the motivation, CV, copies of certificates, names and contacts of at least two references) should be sent to (ideally via the official way through the university job portal)