PostDoc position in Molecular Animal Nutrition

Organisation/Company Freie Universität Berlin Department Veterinärmedizin Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 38.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 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

The Institute of Animal Nutrition is part of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Freie Universität Berlin. It focuses on the research and optimization of feeding concepts for farm and companion animals. The central topics include:

• Effects of feed composition on animal health and well-being
• Interaction of feed components with gut microbiota and their impact on immune function and intestinal integrity
• Sustainable feeding strategies and alternative nutrient sources considering both animal health and ecological/economic aspects

We offer

• A committed, interdisciplinary research team and modern lab equipment
• Opportunities for scientific development in a cutting-edge field relevant to animal health and sustainability
• National and international research network connections
• Support for professional development and career planning (e.g., specialist recognition, ECVCN residency, habilitation, further education)
• Independent scientific work in animal nutrition on interactions between diet, microbiome, and/or immune function in farm or companion animals
• Participation in third-party funded projects concerning microbial ecology of the gastrointestinal tract and immunological aspects of nutrition
• Supervision and guidance of doctoral candidates, students, and technical staff
• Planning, execution, and publication of experimental studies (in vivo and/or in vitro)
• Contribution to third-party funding applications and project proposals
• Involvement in teaching in the field of animal nutrition

The position supports further academic qualification (e.g., recognition as a veterinary nutrition specialist or residency at the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition).

Where to apply

E-mail juergen.zentek@fu-berlin.de

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Research experience in microbiome- or immunology-related animal nutrition
• Strong skills in experimental methods, such as molecular biology or immunological analysis (qPCR, NGS, ELISA, etc.)
• Experience with statistical data analysis and ideally bioinformatics
• Proven publication record in relevant journals
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and third-party funding experience
• Excellent German and English language skills (written and spoken)
• Teamwork, self-initiative, structured and goal-oriented work ethic

Required Qualifications:

• Completed academic degree in veterinary medicine and a doctorate (Dr. med. vet. or PhD)