Postdoc Position (m/f/d) - Circadian Rhythms of Metabolism During Adolescence (SFB 418 B03)

University of Luebeck; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Germany is seeking a motivated postdoc candidate to investigate the mechanistic links between chronotype shifts and metabolic function during adolescence. The position offers full-time employment on the German E13 TV-L scale and includes participation in various research events. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in Molecular Biology or related fields and have experience with molecular and physiological analyses, along with excellent communication skills. Applications are due by January 14, 2026.

Leistungen

Full-time employment

Participation in qualification and networking events

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifikationen

• PhD required in relevant disciplines.
• Experience with molecular, physiological analyses, and animal experimentation.
• Structured working style with excellent communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Investigate mechanistic links between chronotype shifts and metabolic function.
• Conduct endocrine and molecular assays, and analyse transcriptome data.
• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers.

Kenntnisse

Molecular analyses

Physiology

Animal experiments

Communication skills

Ausbildung

PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or related disciplines

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Luebeck Department Institute of Neurobiology Research Field Neurosciences » Neurobiology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 14 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Institute of Neurobiology,Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBMM)

Fundedby the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Collaborative Research Center CRC-TRR 370 “Foundations of Circadian Medicine” is a jointresearch consortiumby scientists from Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, University of Lübeck, Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, Technical University Munich and the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) Potsdam. The consortium aims to identify the overarching principles that link the circadian clock and pathology in different organs and disease systems, and from this to develop and test evidence-based circadian medicine strategies for clinical application.(https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/541063275?language=en )

This interdisciplinary project(B03) is based at the Institute of Neurobiology in Lübeck (https://www.neurobio.uni-luebeck.de/neurobio ) andinvestigates the mechanistic link between chronotype shifts and metabolic function during adolescence. It tests the hypothesis that circadian rhythm disruption during adolescence alters metabolic setpoints and affects puberty development. The study combines (conditional) transgenic mouse models and physiologic and transcriptomic circadian profiling to assess the effects of rhythm disruption on metabolic homeostasis and puberty development and its longterm outcomes. An intervention study aiming at strengthening the circadian system during this critical developmental period will quantify effects on rhythms, metabolism and endocrine functions.

Start in our team

We are looking fora motivated andcompetentpostdoc candidateto starton01.02.2026. The position is limited until30.06.2029.

What we offer:

• The salary will be based on the German E13 TV-L scale, if terms and conditions under collective bargaining law are fulfilled
• Full-time employment (currently38,5hours/week)
• Participation in thequalification andnetworkingeventsofCRC-TRR 418, includingtechnologyworkshops,career mentoring program,summer schools in chronomedicineresearch.
• A highly stimulating research environment with access tostate-of-the-artfacilitiesat all consortium sites
• Study the role of circadian regulation and perturbation during adolescence
• Perform endocrine and molecular assays, and animal experiments and analyse transcriptome data
• Collaborate closely with clinicians and basic researchers in the Oster and Kühnen (Charité) laboratories

Your profile:

• PhD in (Molecular) Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience or related disciplines
• Experience with molecular analyses, physiology, and animal experiments
• Structured, independent working styleand excellent communication skills to collaborate within the team and external partners
• Interest inclinicaltranslational research
• Knowledge in chronobiology is an advantage

Application:
Please include the following documents (PDF) in your application:motivationletter(max. 1 page) ,curriculum vitae(including a list of publications),certificates of yourcademic degrees and grade transcripts(Bsc, Msc, PhD),at leastone letter of recommendation,names and email addresses of two referees

For further information about the project and the research consortium, please contact Prof. Henrik Oster ([e-mail] ).

Please submit your application until14.01.2026,indicating the reference number27690.