Post-Doc Position as Molecular Microbiologist ( m / f / d )

CHEManager International; Villingen-Schwenningen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned educational institution in Germany is seeking a post-doctoral Molecular Microbiologist to join its research project in Human Microbiomics. The successful candidate will conduct NGS-based analyses and collaborate with various partners. A PhD in microbiology or related fields is required, along with proficiency in microbiome-omics technologies and bioinformatics. The position offers full-time employment with a contract until December 2028 and includes public-sector benefits.

Leistungen

Annual bonus

Occupational pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• PhD or doctorate in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Proven experience with modern microbiome-omics technologies.
• Strong programming and computer skills in R, Python, QIIME.

Aufgaben

• Conduct NGS-based molecular microbiome analyses.
• Correlate microbiome data with patient metabolome.
• Collaborate with partners for multidisciplinary research.

Kenntnisse

Microbiome-omics technologies

Bioinformatics skills (R, Python)

Excellent written and spoken English

Competent German language proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD or doctorate in microbiology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Surrounded by the unique natural beauty of the Black Forest, Furtwangen University offers a post‑doctoral position as a Molecular Microbiologist (m/f/d) specializing in Human Microbiomics within the research project “MiMEndo” at the Institute of Precision Medicine, Faculty III: Health, Medical and Life Sciences.

The position is a fixed‑term contract ending on 31 December 2028, full time (39.5 hours per week). Employment conditions and pay are defined by the German TV‑L collective bargaining agreement. The primary workplace is the campus Villingen‑Schwenningen with the possibility to perform related tasks at other campuses. Earliest possible start: 1 February 2026.

Your Tasks

• Conduct NGS‑based molecular microbiome analyses of diverse human samples to investigate links between endometriosis and the human microbiome.
• Correlate microbiome data with patient metabolome and health‑related metadata to enable improved diagnosis of endometriosis.
• Collaborate with partners (University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern, MVZ Institute for Microecology Herborn, and two endometriosis clinics) to perform multidisciplinary research.

Your Background and Qualifications

• PhD or doctorate in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioanalytics, or related fields.
• Proven experience with modern microbiome‑omics technologies (metataxonomics, metagenomics, metatranscriptomics).
• Strong bioinformatics, programming and computer skills (R, Python, QIIME, etc.).
• Excellent written and spoken English; at least competent German language proficiency.

We Offer

• Interesting, multifaceted research in an open‑mind team where every member is valued.
• Vibrant working culture, flexibility, staff wellbeing initiatives and professional development opportunities.
• Public‑sector benefits: annual bonus, occupational pension, subsidies for JobTicket BW and JobBike BW public transit/commuter programs.

Equal opportunity and diversity: Furtwangen University explicitly encourages qualified women and preferential consideration for applicants with severe disabilities.

For additional information on this position, contact Prof. Dr. Markus Egert, phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Applications are accepted via the “Jetzt online bewerben” button until 11th January 2026 at the latest. Please state code‑ID 2025‑105‑FA_III‑D in your application.

Key details: wöchentliche Arbeitszeit 39.5 hours/week, Eingruppierung Entgeltgruppe 13 TV‑L, Dienstort Campus Villingen‑Schwenningen.