45,000 students and 8,000 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster (WWU). Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.
The research group for Molecular Evolution and Bioinformatics, lead by Prof Bornberg-Bauer, in the Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity, at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a
Doctoral Research Associate
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in
(salary level TV-L E 13, 65%)
at the earliest possible date. We are offering this fixed term part-time position (65% FTE) for 3 years.
The position is tied to working towards a doctoral qualification.
Your tasks:
- Computational analysis and prediction of protein structures and complexes and their interactions.
Our expectations:
- A graduate degree in natural sciences (i.e. German Diplom and / or master’s degree) and research experience in a biological area OR
- A graduate degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics or bioinformatics (i.e. German Diplom and / or master’s degree) with experience and/or desire to excel in a biological area.
- A background in biocomputing, bioinformatics, experience with python, linux, bash and tools such as rosetta, alphafold is required.
- Knowledge of experimental techniques such as handling PCRs and protein expression is an advantage, as are previous publications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including oral and written fluency in English. German language skills are not a requirement but a willingness to learn would be advantageous.
Advantages for you:
- Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
- Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
- If you have family members or young children in your care, our Family Service Office offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
- As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering occupational training and continuing education opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
- From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our sport and health programmes ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.
The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 31 October 2023.
You may send us your application electronically in PDF format to ebb.admin@uni-muenster.de. Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.
Applications should include a brief CV detailing, in reverse chronological order, biographical information, academic career, education, special relevant skills, publications (or submittable manuscripts), the names and contact details of two prospective referees and a short specific statement of your research interests.
Please address your application to:
Prof Erich Bornberg-Bauer
The University of Münster
Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity
The Molecular Evolution and Bioinformatics Research Group
Hüfferstrasse 1, 48149 Münster
Email: ebb.admin@uni-muenster.de
If you have any questions, please contact Dr Anna Kersting (a.kersting@uni-muenster.de)