University of Düsseldorf
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Metalloenzyme Engineering and Nitrogenase Biochemistry Institute for Molecular Enzyme Technology, University of Düsseldorf in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Two-year full-time postdoctoral position with salary according to E13 TV-L. The post offers excellent infrastructure, a dynamic international research environment, and support for career development and third-party funding.
Country
Germany
University
University of Düsseldorf

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We are hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Metalloenzyme Engineering at the Institute for Molecular Enzyme Technology, University of Düsseldorf, based at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany.
The project focuses on nitrogenases, oxygen-sensitive metalloenzymes central to the global nitrogen cycle and sustainable fertilizer production. The successful candidate will conduct independent research on nitrogenases, develop AI-guided enzyme engineering approaches to improve nitrogenase stability, apply advanced biochemical and biophysical methods, and contribute to mentoring students in a growing research environment.
Relevant background includes production and purification of oxygen-sensitive metalloenzymes, enzyme biochemistry, advanced characterization methods, non-canonical amino acid incorporation, and structural biology. The role is a two-year full-time postdoctoral position with salary according to E13 TV-L.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position is available immediately, with a start date as soon as possible and no later than January 2027. To apply, send a CV and letter of motivation to [email protected].
Funding details
Two-year full-time postdoctoral position with salary according to E13 TV-L. The post offers excellent infrastructure, a dynamic international research environment, and support for career development and third-party funding.
What's required
Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following: production and purification of oxygen-sensitive metalloenzymes, enzyme biochemistry and advanced characterization methods, non-canonical amino acid incorporation, or structural biology. The post is for a curious and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher able to conduct independent research, establish AI-guided experimental approaches, and contribute to mentoring students.
How to apply
Send a CV and letter of motivation to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible.
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