PhD in Biophysics & Structural Biology (Membrane Proteins)

Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie im Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.; Deutschland; À distance; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30 days of vacation

Annual bonus

Company pension plan

Health offers on campus

Flexible working hours

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in molecular pharmacology is looking for two Ph.D. students focused on Biophysics and Structural Biology. Candidates with backgrounds in (bio)chemistry or (bio)physics are preferred, although prior experience in protein expression is not required. This position offers a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities. The initial contract is for three years, starting in June 2026, with benefits including 30 days of vacation and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a background in (bio)chemistry or (bio)physics are encouraged to apply.
• Prior knowledge in protein expression and purification is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Investigate structure, dynamics, and function of membrane proteins.
• Learn to produce membrane proteins using cell-free expression.
• Perform solid-state NMR and cryo-EM.

Connaissances

Interest in structural biology

(bio)chemistry background

(bio)physics background

Formation

Relevant bachelor's or master's degree

Description du poste

The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) belongs to the „Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V.“, an institution of seven natural sciences research institutes in Berlin funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and the association of its federal states. The research institutes belong to the Leibniz association.

The FMP is a non-university research institutethat conducts basic research in molecular pharmacology and provides a vibrant and collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities for research and employees from all over the world.

The FMP Research Unit Molecular Biophysics headed by Prof. Adam Lange is looking for two

Ph.D. students in Biophysics/Structural Biology (m/f/d)
(Ref. 03/2026)

We investigate the structure, dynamics, and function of membrane proteins (e.g. viroporins, potassium channels, rhomboid proteases) and supramolecular assemblies by an integrated structural biology approach focused on solid-state NMR and cryo-EM (Mohretal., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025; Öster et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025; Bohg et al., Angew.Chem.Int.Ed. 2026). The PhD students will have the opportunity to learn how to produce membrane proteins using cell-free expression and to perform solid-state NMR as well as cryo-EM. The latter aspects will benefit tremendously from outstanding available infrastructure on campus including a 1.2GHz NMR spectrometer and a Titan Krios cryo-electron microscope.The positions are initially limited to three years; the expected start date will be in June2026.

Your profile:

Candidates with a background in (bio)chemistry, (bio)physics or related subjects and a strong interest in structural biology are encouraged to apply. Prior knowledge in (membrane) protein expression and purification, NMR spectroscopy, or cryo-EM is not required but would be an advantage.

What we offer:

·An attractive environment in a pleasant, friendly working atmosphere with an excellent infrastructure.

·Compensation in accordance with the public collective bargaining agreement (TVöD Bund) including the usual social benefits, i.e. 30 days of vacation, annual bonus, company pension plan with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)

·Work-life balance (certified by Audit Beruf und Familie) as well as flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working

·Health offers on campus (courses, fitness center, etc.)

·Mobility offers such as job ticket, campus bikes and Jelbi station on campus

We offer equal opportunities regardless of gender and welcome applications of disabled candidates. They will be preferred in case of equal qualification. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For further information about the Institute see www.leibniz-fmp.de. For questions please don’t hesitate to contact
Prof. Adam Lange ([e-mail])

How to apply:

On the FMP homepage please goto "Job-opportunities"and click first on this advertisement and then “Apply online”.

Please submit your application including a concise statement of research interest, CV, copies of degree certificates and contact information for two letters of reference, as soon as possible but not later than April 15, 2026.

We are looking forward to your application!