Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry-Proteomics (f/m/d) 09. Jan. 2026

Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie im Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.; Berlin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation

Annual bonus

Company pension plan

Flexible working hours

Health offers on campus

Mobility offers

Mobile working

Health offers on campus

Mobility benefits

Job summary

A leading research institute in Berlin is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry-Proteomics to apply and develop proteomic approaches for studying cellular organelle networks. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess 5+ years of hands-on experience in proteomics and LC-MS instrumentation. The position offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible working arrangements. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in proteomics.
• 5+ years of experience operating LC-MS instrumentation.
• Experience in developing automated sample handling and data processing pipelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing automated sample handling and data processing pipelines for high‑throughput analyses.
• Experience managing laboratory operations including quality systems and method validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop proteomic approaches to study organelle protein composition.
• Collaborate with the Structural Interactomics Group.
• Conduct research on the endolysosomal system.
• Support lab operations, documentation, and method validation.

Skills

Hands-on experience in proteomics

Operating LC-MS instrumentation

Strong communication skills

Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Managing laboratory operations

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Proteomics, or related field

Tools

LC-MS hardware

Job description

The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) belongs to the „Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. (FVB)“. The FVB is 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 are members of the Leibniz association.

The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin is a non-university research institute that 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.

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Biochemistry‑Proteomics (f/m/d) (Ref 01/2026).

The successful candidate will collaboratively apply and develop proteomic approaches to study the protein composition of organelles at the nanoscale level to unravel how cellular organelle networks are rewired in response to physiological or pathophysiological stimuli. The project will be conducted jointly with the “Structural Interactomics Group” led by Prof. Fan Liu (https://www.theliulab.com) at FMP. The position is to be filled as soon as possible and initially limited to two years.

The main focus of the Haucke lab (www.leibniz-fmp.de/haucke) is on the endolysosomal system that we study at multiple levels of analysis using a combination of biochemical/structural biological, genetic, and cell biological approaches [Lo et al Haucke, Nat Chem Biol 19, 18‑27; Ebner et al Haucke, V. (2023) Cell 186, 5328‑5346. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.027; Lo et al Haucke (2022) Nat Struct Mol Biol. 29, 218‑228; Jang et al Haucke, V. (2022) Science 378, eabq5209. DOI: 10.1126/science.abq5209]. Current projects are supported by third‑party grants including the European Research Council (ERC) and the German National Funding Agency (DFG).

Your profile

We seek highly motivated, ambitious, and talented young scientists to join an enthusiastic and collaborative team in an outstanding scientific environment to perform research.

• Ph D in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Proteomics, or a closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and extensive practical experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in proteomics with a proven track record of accomplishment, ideally involving low‑abundance sample applications.
• 5+ years of practical experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting LC‑MS instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience in developing automated sample handling and data processing pipelines for high‑throughput analyses.
• Proven experience managing laboratory operations, including quality system implementation, documentation and method validation.

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).
• In‑house support for Fellowship applications.
• 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 centre, 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. We take and share responsibility: The Haucke lab is the first certified green lab in Germany.

For more information please contact

Prof. Volker Haucke; e‑mail: [e-mail]. Homepage: www.leibniz-fmp.de/haucke

How to apply

On the FMP homepage please go to “https://leibniz-fmp.de/job-opportunities” and click first on this advertisement and then on the button “Apply online”. Please combine your application documents including motivation letter, CV, contact information for two letters of reference and copies of degree certificates as soon as possible but not later than February 15, 2026. Applications will be considered upon submission.

We are looking forward to your application!