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Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Biology of Immune Signaling Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Fully funded postdoctoral position. Salary follows TVöD BUND guidelines and includes standard public-sector benefits. Position is initially limited to 2 years.

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

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Germany

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Imaging
Biology
Structural Biology
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Protein Purification
Medical Science
Membrane Protein
Physics

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Postdoctoral Researcher position in Structural Biology of Immune Signaling at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund, Germany.

The Structural Cell Biology group led by Dr. Katerina Naydenova is recruiting a postdoc to investigate the structural basis of fundamental cellular mechanisms in immune signaling. The project combines cell biology, biochemistry, and structural biology with advanced experimental approaches, including imaging and structural methods. The successful candidate will join an international team with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Research interests / keywords: structural biology, immune signaling, cell biology, biochemistry, advanced optical microscopy, protein purification, membrane proteins, cryogenic electron tomography, in vitro reconstitution of large complexes, genetic engineering in eukaryotic cell lines.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, structural biology, immunology, or a related field (completed within the last 12 months or imminent); strong experimental skills; creativity in problem-solving; proven research track record (publications/preprints); ability to work independently and collaboratively; excellent communication skills.

Funding: Fully funded postdoctoral position with salary according to TVöD BUND guidelines and standard public-sector benefits. The appointment is initially for 2 years.

How to apply: Submit a CV, a 1-page motivation letter, a 1-page project proposal, and two reference letters by 2026-09-15 to [email protected]. Informal inquiries are welcome.

Funding details

Fully funded postdoctoral position. Salary follows TVöD BUND guidelines and includes standard public-sector benefits. Position is initially limited to 2 years.

What's required

PhD in cell biology, physiology, biochemistry, structural biology, immunology or a related field completed within the last 12 months or imminent; strong experimental skills; creativity in problem-solving; proven interest in mechanistic cell biology; experience in one or more of genetic engineering in eukaryotic cell lines, protein purification (recombinant and native), advanced optical microscopy, in vitro reconstitution of large complexes, membrane proteins, or cryogenic electron tomography; proven research track record with publications or preprints; ability to work independently and collaboratively; excellent communication skills.

How to apply

Send a CV, a 1-page motivation letter, a 1-page project proposal, and two reference letters to Katerina Naydenova by email. Informal inquiries are welcome. Applications containing AI-generated text will not be considered.

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