Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
2 months ago
This position has expired. You can find similar positions from the section below or browse our positions listing pages.
Postdoctoral Scientist in Proteomics and Neurobiology at Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Postdoctoral employment contract initially for two years, paid at E 13 TV EntGO Bund, 39 hours per week. The post is a salaried research position rather than a scholarship; additional public service benefits may apply.
Deadline
Sep 4, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
How do I apply for this?
Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.
Suggested positions
Keywords
About this position
Postdoctoral Scientist position at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, in the department PAIN led by Prof. Sampurna Chakrabarti. This is a highly interdisciplinary postdoc focused on proteomics, single-cell / spatial proteomics, neurobiology, and infectious disease research.
The project investigates pain mechanisms in infection, especially in herpes virus-related infection, with emphasis on host-pathogen interactions at the single-cell level and neuronal hyperexcitability. Methods mentioned include electrophysiology, behavioral assays, cell culture, proteomics, single-cell sorting workflows, mass spectrometry, high-resolution microscopy, and next-generation sequencing. The work is a close collaboration with Dr. Fabian Coscia at the Max Delbrück Center (MDC), Berlin, using Deep Visual Proteomics (DVP).
The successful candidate will have access to both laboratories and state-of-the-art instrumentation, and is expected to spend time at both institutions. The post is suitable for someone with a PhD in biology or a related field, strong proteomics data analysis skills, and an interest in neurobiology and collaborative research.
Funding: salaried postdoctoral employment, initially for two years, graded at E 13 TV EntGO Bund, 39 hours/week. Additional public service benefits are mentioned. This is not a scholarship.
How to apply: submit your application through the HZI career portal. Include a cover letter, CV, references, certificates, and optionally work samples or reference projects. The closing date is 2026-09-04.
Funding details
Postdoctoral employment contract initially for two years, paid at E 13 TV EntGO Bund, 39 hours per week. The post is a salaried research position rather than a scholarship; additional public service benefits may apply.
What's required
PhD in biology or a related subject; demonstrated expertise in proteomics workflows, ideally with single-cell or spatial proteomics experience; proficiency in proteomics data analysis; demonstrated interest in neurobiology; practical experience with neuronal culture and cell sorting technologies is a plus; excellent fluent written and spoken English; reliable team player with excellent communication skills; ability and interest to drive a highly collaborative project; interest in grant writing and, advantageously, independent project development and laboratory management skills.
Ask ApplyKite AI
How do I apply for this?
Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.