Ph.D. position

• You will conduct individual and collaborative research projects in biophysical chemistry and …
• plan, perform and analyze experiments using reconstituted actin systems and complementary biophysical and microscopy-based methods.
• investigate how different actin-binding proteins influence the organization, dynamics, and mechanical properties of actin filaments and networks, particularly in confinement.
• quantitatively analyze experimental data and contribute to the development and implementation of suitable data-analysis workflows.
• You will continually update your knowledge and understanding of the field and translate advances in cytoskeletal biophysics, soft-matter physics, and quantitative microscopy into your research activities and write up research work for publication,
• present information on research progress and outcomes to team members and collaboration partners,
• contribute positively to a collegiate research environment by supporting students and engaging in group activities such as meetings and seminars,
• contribute to the teaching of courses as defined in Section 31 of the Higher Education Act of Lower Saxony (NHG) and the administration of examinations.

• You hold (or are in the process of concluding) a Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• You have a strong interest in experimental biophysics and the quantitative investigation of biological systems.
• You have an interest in cytoskeletal organization, protein-protein interactions, soft-matter systems and/or the mechanical properties of biomolecular networks.
• You have practical experience in protein biochemistry, protein-protein interaction studies or biochemical binding assays.
• You are able to work collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary and diverse research team.
• Previous experience with actin reconstitution, fluorescence microscopy, and rheological methods is highly advantageous
• Experience with quantitative image analysis, data processing and programming, for example in Python or a comparable environment, is advantageous.
• Previous teaching experience, particularly in physical chemistry, physics, chemistry or related subjects, is advantageous.
• You are highly motivated to acquire new experimental and analytical skills and to work independently on a challenging interdisciplinary research project
• You have an excellent command of written and spoken English.

This post is designed to serve in fostering young researchers and scientists and give the successful applicant the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. Another requirement for employment is a commitment from the doctoral supervisors to supervise the successful applicant in the doctoral program within the framework of the GAUSS doctoral program.

at the Biophysical Chemistry group (Group of Prof. Andreas Janshoff). The position is remunerated with 50 % E 13 TV-L (corresponding to 19.9 hours per week) with a limited contract of 3 years. The position should be filled by 15.10.2026 at the latest. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L (50 %).