Research Associate (m/f/d) – Laboratory and Project Coordinator Molecular Biology

Academics; Göttingen; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen in Göttingen invites applications for a Research Associate (m/f/d) – Laboratory and Project Coordinator in Molecular Biology. The role is part of the ERC FEMTOMICS project and involves independent execution of molecular biology experiments, planning, laboratory workflow management, and coordinating external analyses.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing techniques for protein–DNA interaction analysis,

Qualifications

• Master’s or Diploma in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or similar natural science; a doctorate is advantageous.
• Independent research experience after Master’s degree with strong methodological profile.
• Experience in DNA/RNA analysis, qPCR, ChIP or related methods, and NGS library prep.
• Experience planning and evaluating scientific experiments and workflows.
• Excellent analytical thinking and ability to communicate results in an interdisciplinary setting.

Responsabilités

• Scientific responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, and cell biology work in FEMTOMICS.
• Optimisation and validation of molecular biology methods for protein‑DNA interactions.
• Plan, conduct, and QC of cell culture, NGS workflows, and multiomics analyses; coordinate external analyses.

Connaissances

Molecular biology

Genomics

Biochemistry

Cell biology

qPCR

NGS

ChIP

Protein‑DNA interactions

R

Python

Bash

Formation

Master’s or Diploma in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology or related science

Outils

R

Python

Bash

Description du poste

Research Associate (m/f/d) – Laboratory and Project Coordinator Molecular Biology (E 13 TV-L, full-time)

At HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, Faculty of Engineering and Health, Göttingen campus, the following position in the ERC Advanced Grant project FEMTOMICS is to be filled at the earliest possible date, for a fixed term of three years:

Within the ERC Advanced Grant project FEMTOMICS, we are developing novel photonic and molecular analytical methods for the high‑resolution investigation of dynamic protein‑DNA interactions. Femtosecond laser‑based crosslinking (fliX) is combined with complementary methods in quantitative and structural proteomics (LC‑MS/MS), genomics and sequencing (ChIP‑Seq, nanopore sequencing), and bioinformatics for multiomics data integration and analysis to characterise protein‑DNA interactions at the structural and functional levels. The aim is to make previously inaccessible dynamic molecular processes experimentally measurable and thereby establish new foundations for investigating regulatory mechanisms in biological and disease‑relevant systems.

For the scientific development and coordination of the molecular biology work package within FEMTOMICS, we are seeking an enthusiastic scientist with proven experimental expertise in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, and cell biology. The position combines the independent development and execution of scientific experiments with responsibility for experimental planning, laboratory workflow management, the coordination of external analyses, and interdisciplinary collaboration across physics, proteomics, and bioinformatics.

The work will contribute to the further development of the FEMTOMICS platform and create new opportunities for the structural and functional characterisation of protein‑DNA interactions and the investigation of disease‑relevant regulatory processes.

Your responsibilities

• Scientific responsibility for the planning, execution, and evaluation of molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, and cell biology work within the FEMTOMICS project.
• Optimisation and validation of molecular biology, genomics, and biochemistry methods for investigating protein‑DNA interactions.
• Planning, conducting, and performing quality control of: Cell culture experiments using adherent mammalian cell lines, including sample preparation for downstream next‑generation sequencing (NGS), proteomics, and multiomics analyses; Molecular biology, genomic, and biochemical experiments for the investigation of protein‑DNA interactions; NGS workflow, including sample and library preparation.
• Technical coordination of molecular biology work packages and coordination with interdisciplinary collaboration partners, core facilities, and external service providers.

Your qualifications

• A completed university degree at Master’s or Diploma level in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a comparable natural science; a relevant doctorate is advantageous.
• Demonstrated independent research experience acquired after completing a Master’s degree, with a suitable scientific and methodological profile.
• Sound practical experience in several of the following areas: DNA and RNA analysis, qPCR, ChIP or related protein‑DNA interaction methods, NGS library preparation, mammalian cell culture, ELISA, SDS‑PAGE, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and binding assays.
• Experience in independently planning, conducting, evaluating, and optimising scientific experiments and experimental workflows.
• Strong analytical and independent scientific thinking, with the ability to critically evaluate experimental results, develop solutions to scientific and methodological challenges, and communicate findings effectively within an interdisciplinary research environment.
• Practical experience with NGS methods is required.
• Knowledge of nanopore sequencing and sample preparation for LC‑MS/MS analysis is advantageous.
• Experience in bioinformatics using R, Python, or Bash and in the analysis or integration of proteomic and multiomics datasets is advantageous.
• A demonstrated record of scientific publications is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using standard computer applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Very good English skills for scientific communication and laboratory work and very good German skills for handling administrative matters are expected.

HAWK sees itself as a place that creates opportunities. We therefore expect the successful candidate to foster an equal‑opportunity and diversity‑oriented working environment in interactions with colleagues and students.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Christoph Rußmann ([e-mail]) or Nina Viessmann ([e-mail]).

Application deadline: 06.11.2026.

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As a diversity‑friendly university, we welcome employees with different backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups.

Our university supports the compatibility of family and career, among other things through highly flexible working‑time models. The Equal Opportunities Office and the Staff Council will be happy to answer any related questions.

Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions if they have equal aptitude, qualifications and professional performance. To enable us to safeguard your interests, please indicate in your application whether you have a recognised severe disability or equivalent status.