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Rana Hussein Ali
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PhD Position in Structural and Functional Characterization of Photosynthetic Membrane Protein Complexes at Goethe University Frankfurt Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
PhD students / research assistants are offered for a limited period of four years at E 13 TV-G-U, 65% part-time. The post mentions training, mentoring, travel funds, workshops, and networking support; no tuition funding is described.
Deadline
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Country
Germany
University
Goethe University Frankfurt
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About this position
PhD position available at Goethe University Frankfurt within the Collaborative Research Center 1507 and its Integrated Research Training Group (IRTG). The project focuses on the structural and functional characterization of photosynthetic membrane protein complexes using structural biology, biochemistry, and biophysics, including cryo-EM and membrane protein reconstitution.
This opportunity is aimed at highly motivated applicants with a scientific master’s degree in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. Strong English skills, practical scientific experience, and a solid theoretical background are expected. The post emphasizes curiosity, creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary basic research in life sciences.
The position is offered as a PhD student / research assistant role for up to four years at E 13 TV-G-U, 65% part-time. The CRC/IRTG also offers training in research-relevant techniques, scientific writing and project management, mentoring by a Thesis Advisory Committee, travel funds, workshops, retreats, and networking opportunities with other research groups and international partners.
Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a motivation letter, CV, master thesis or summary, academic record, and reference contacts. The application should be sent in English by email to [email protected], addressed to Dr. Dorith Wunnicke, and should specify one of the listed subprojects. Deadline: 2026-06-30.
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Funding details
PhD students / research assistants are offered for a limited period of four years at E 13 TV-G-U, 65% part-time. The post mentions training, mentoring, travel funds, workshops, and networking support; no tuition funding is described.
What's required
Applicants should have a scientific master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline. Very good English skills (written and oral) are required. Practical scientific expertise and a strong theoretical background in one of the research fields are expected, along with creativity, flexibility, scientific curiosity, enthusiasm for basic research, and willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams. The post also asks applicants to choose one of the listed subprojects (P03, P09, P11, P12, P17, P18, P19) in their motivation letter.
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Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Photosynthesis
Chloroplast Biology
Artificial Photosynthesis
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