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PhD Position in Bacterial Cell Biology and Microbial Nucleotide Metabolism Philipps-Universität Marburg in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Paid doctoral research assistant position funded in the context of the DFG Research Training Group Microbial Nucleotide Metabolism (GRK 2937). Salary and benefits according to TV-H E 13 at 65% employment for 3 years.
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Philipps-Universität Marburg

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The Department of Biology and the Center for Synthetic Microbiology at Philipps-Universität Marburg are advertising a PhD position in Bacterial Cell Biology within the Research Training Group Microbial Nucleotide Metabolism (GRK 2937), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
The project is hosted by the research group Bacterial Cell Biology led by Prof. Dr. Martin Thanbichler. The PhD project focuses on the mechanisms driving bacterial DNA segregation, especially the function and organization of the conserved ParABS partitioning system. The work combines cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, proteomics, ChIP-seq, and computational approaches.
Key tasks include live-cell fluorescence microscopy to analyze protein localization dynamics, biochemical and biophysical characterization of purified proteins, system-wide interaction analyses, and communication of results through publications and conference presentations.
This is a paid doctoral research assistant position with salary according to TV-H E 13 at 65% employment for 3 years. The position starts as soon as possible.
Applicants should hold an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in molecular microbiology or biochemistry. Required experience includes standard molecular biology techniques, genetic manipulation of bacteria, protein purification, and biochemical characterization. Familiarity with biological/structural biology software and databases is expected. Prior experience with ChIP-seq analysis, fluorescence microscopy, or bioinformatics is advantageous. Strong English communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary environment are important.
The application deadline is 1 November 2026. Apply via the online application button on the university job portal. Contact for more information: Prof. Dr. Martin Thanbichler ([email protected]).
Funding details
Paid doctoral research assistant position funded in the context of the DFG Research Training Group Microbial Nucleotide Metabolism (GRK 2937). Salary and benefits according to TV-H E 13 at 65% employment for 3 years.
What's required
M.Sc. degree or equivalent in molecular microbiology or biochemistry; comprehensive hands-on experience with standard molecular biology techniques and genetic manipulation of bacteria; experience in purification and biochemical characterization of proteins; proficiency with standard biological and structural biology software, databases, and online resources; advantageous prior experience in ChIP-seq analysis, fluorescence microscopy, and/or bioinformatics; excellent English communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary research environment; motivation for own scientific qualification.
How to apply
Apply online using the application button on the university job portal. Submit your application by 1 November 2026. For questions, contact Prof. Dr. Martin Thanbichler by email.
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