Junior Group Leader (f) in Protein Science

The Faculty of Natural Sciences I, the Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, and the Collaborative Research Centre 1664 “Plant Proteoform Diversity – SNP2Prot” at Martin Luther University (MLU) Halle-Wittenberg are seeking a Junior Group Leader for a fixed term of five years.

Remuneration will be up to pay grade E14 TV-L.

As part of the FEM POWER Vision project run by the Coordination Office for Gender Research and Equal Opportunities in Saxony-Anhalt, the aim is to increase the retention of qualified women in science and improve their eligibility for tenure, with a focus on STEM.

We are seeking an established female researcher with interests in protein biochemistry and/or RNA biology. A key focus should be the study of protein structures at the experimental level. The successful candidate will join SNP2Prot (https://snp2prot.uni-halle.de), so an interest in plant proteins and computational approaches would be an asset.

We offer:

• The opportunity to lead a major research project independently, with your own budget
• A funded doctoral research position (up to 0.65 FTE, TV-L E13) and consumables as part of a PhD project
• On-site interdisciplinary expertise and a highly supportive research environment
• Excellent scientific infrastructure and access to a range of experimental facilities – in particular, unrestricted access to the facilities of the Physical Biotechnology Research Group (https://www.biochemtech.uni-halle.de/xray/), including equipment for the production, purification, biophysical characterisation and crystallisation of proteins and other macromolecules, as well as state-of-the-art instruments for X-ray crystallography
• A wide range of professional training and qualification opportunities, including tailored options from the FEM POWER programme, the Leadership and Career Network, and the UNIBUND mentoring programme
• The opportunity to pursue your own academic qualification through a habilitation or equivalent

Requirements:

• A completed university degree and a PhD in biochemistry or a related discipline
• A proven track record in research on the structure and function of biologically relevant macromolecules using modern experimental methods
• Relevant publications in international peer-reviewed journals, preferably as first or corresponding author
• An interest in interdisciplinary cooperation and collaboration, including active participation in the Collaborative Research Centre 1664 SNP2Prot
• An interest in securing additional external funding, together with relevant experience in drafting funding applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Commitment, leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to work in a team

How to apply:

Please send your application, quoting reference number 5-/5275-26-D and including the
usual supporting documents plus a research proposal (2-3 pages) by 07/07/2026 per email to

[email protected]

Note: Please refer to the full official job announcement https://www.verwaltung.uni-halle.de/DEZERN3/AUSSCHR/26_5_5275_26_D_engl.pdf