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Olalla Vázquez

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemical Synthesis and Methanogenesis (Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology) Philipps-Universität Marburg in Germany

I am hiring a postdoctoral researcher in chemical synthesis and methanogenesis at Philipps-Universität Marburg.

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Germany

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Nov 16, 2025

Keywords

Chemistry
Biology
Enzymology
Chemical Synthesis
Chemical Biology
Anaerobic Digestion
Protein Expression
Mechanism Of Action
Organic Chemistry

Description

A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Excellence Cluster 'Microbes for Climate' (M4C) at Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany, in collaboration with Jan Schuller. The project focuses on expanding the synthetic toolbox to unlock methanogenesis, specifically through the chemical synthesis of key cofactors such as tetrahydromethanopterin (H4MPT) and the development of affinity-based probes. These tools will enable mechanistic studies of methanogenesis at the molecular level. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Organic Chemistry or a related field, with strong expertise in multi-step synthesis, purification, and characterization of complex molecules. Experience in chemical biology, including biological techniques such as enzymatic assays, pull-down assays, and protein expression, is highly desirable. The position is part of a high-profile research cluster addressing climate-relevant microbial processes. The application deadline is November 16, 2025. Interested candidates should apply online and select 'Project 5' in their application.

Funding

No explicit funding details are provided in the post. The position is part of the Excellence Cluster 'Microbes for Climate' (M4C), which typically offers funded research positions, but stipend amount and tuition coverage are not specified.

How to apply

Apply online at the provided link and select 'Project 5' in your application. Ensure your application highlights your expertise in organic chemistry and chemical biology. Follow any additional instructions on the application portal.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Organic Chemistry or a related area. They should have expertise and hands-on experience in multi-step synthesis, purification, and characterization, with a solid background in designing synthetic routes for complex molecules. An understanding of basic notions of Chemical Biology is required, and ideally, candidates will have experience with biological techniques such as enzymatic assays, pull-down assays, and protein expression.

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