Postdoc (m/f/d) Cellular Parasitology

The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (www.bnitm.de) is the largest Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Germany and is the National Reference Centre for Tropical Pathogens, a WHO Collaborating Centre and member of the Leibniz Research Association.

The Department of Cellular Parasitology at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine at the “Centre For Structural Systems Biology” has an immediate vacancy for a full-time post-doc.

Postdoc (m/f/d)
– full-time, EG 13 TV-AVH –

The research group under the direction of Prof. Dr. Tim Gilberger is investigating the biology of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum.

We are looking for a motivated person with an interest in structural and cell biological aspects of P. falciparum blood stages and wants to dissect organelle biogenesis, cytoskeleton architecture and morphogenesis during sexual differentiation. We offer a position within a dynamic research group with excellent infrastructure.

Your profile:

• Motivated scientist with a PhD in biology or biochemistry
• Strong interest in structural and cellular parasitology
• Work experience in imaging methods incl. cryo-EM
• Previous experience in malaria research or apicomplexan-related organisms would be advantageous
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required.

Your tasks:

• Joint research of the working group on cellular and structural parasitology
• Interest and ability to develop new aspects within the given research focus
• Willingness to attract third-party funding and contribute to joint applications for research funds
• Willingness to supervise PhD students and research assistants
• Active participation in teaching at the University Hamburg

We offer:

• An attractive research environment in a highly motivated team
• An interesting and demanding job in a creative and interdisciplinary work environment
• Opportunities to realize independent research projects
• Opportunities for further scientific qualification
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours
• Childcare subsidy
• Subsidy for HVV-ProfiTicket as “Deutschlandticket” (Basic)
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further education and training

Remuneration is paid in accordance with TV-AVH (collective agreement of the Hamburg Labour Law Association) in pay group EG 13. The position is initially limited to 3 years.

We support our employees in achieving a work-life balance and promote the professional equality of women, men and non-binary people. We strive to assist women in their scientific career, increase the number of women in research and reduce under-representation in all areas and positions in general. We explicitly welcome applications from people with disabilities.

As a member of the Diversity Charter, the largest diversity management network in Germany, we are also committed to making diversity an integral part of our institute culture. It is our goal to create a working environment that is free of prejudice.

Please apply by 31.05.2025 preferably online with the required documents (cover letter, CV, a recent research paper/article, and contact details of 2 references) via our online form.

Alternatively, you may apply by postal mail referring to "PostDoc-Cellular Parasitology" to: Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, HR Department, Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 74, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.

If you have any questions regarding the formal application process or the selection procedure, please contact Ms. Katja Bünger from the HR Department (buenger@bnitm.de). For all other questions please contact Prof. Dr. Tim Gilberger (gilberger@bnitm.de).

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