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Christoph Mayer

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology/Biochemistry on Bacteroidota Cell Wall Metabolism University of Tübingen in Germany

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Postdoc

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

Postdoctoral position funded by the Cluster of Excellence "Controlling Microbes to Fight Infections" (CMFI). The role is E 13 TV-L, 100% and initially limited to one year. The post also offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and support for applying to independent postdoctoral fellowships.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Germany

University

University of Tübingen

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Microbiology
Biology
Mass Spectrometry
Medical Science
Microbiome Research
Bacterial Genetics

About this position

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) in Microbiology/Biochemistry at the University of Tübingen, within the Research Group of Prof. Dr. Christoph Mayer at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine (IMIT) and the Cluster of Excellence Controlling Microbes to Fight Infections (CMFI).

The project focuses on cell wall metabolism in Bacteroidota bacteria from the human oral and gut microbiome. The successful candidate will genetically manipulate Bacteroidota bacteria, biochemically characterize recombinant enzymes, and investigate metabolites using mass spectrometry.

Required background: a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Helpful experience includes general microbiology, molecular biology, bacterial genetics, anaerobic cultivation, Bacteroidota genetics, and/or mass spectrometry. Strong scientific creativity and excellent English communication skills are expected.

The position is E 13 TV-L, 100%, initially limited to one year, and is funded by CMFI. The group offers a stimulating international environment, technical support, close mentorship, teaching and leadership opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Support is also provided for applications to independent postdoctoral fellowships such as Humboldt, EMBO, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie.

How to apply: email a single PDF application to [email protected] with a cover letter, CV (including three academic referees and publications list), and relevant certificates. Review begins 2026-08-31 and continues until the position is filled.

Funding details

Postdoctoral position funded by the Cluster of Excellence "Controlling Microbes to Fight Infections" (CMFI). The role is E 13 TV-L, 100% and initially limited to one year. The post also offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and support for applying to independent postdoctoral fellowships.

What's required

A PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related subject is required. Applicants should have expertise in general microbiology, molecular biology, and bacterial genetics; knowledge of anaerobic cultivation, Bacteroidota genetics, and/or mass spectrometry is beneficial. Candidates should demonstrate scientific creativity, enthusiasm for fundamental biological questions, and excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

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Research Interests

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Bacterial Physiology

Pathogen Biology

Metabolic Biology