Postdoctoral researcher in pharmaceutical biology
Your workplace
At the Chair of Pharmaceutical Biology, we develop new therapeutic avenues and biomaterials that use principles found in nature to better treat bacterial infections. We are studying the communication between bacteria and cells to identify new therapeutic approaches for inflammatory diseases.
Our research group currently consists of four doctoral and one postdoctoral researcher, two scientists, three technical staff, and a chair office (). We are part of the Department Biology, a lively academic environment covering various aspects of modern biological research.
We offer an attractive and multidisciplinary workplace in a working group in the area of innovative pharmaceutical-biological research. Our laboratories have only just been extensively renovated, and provide a very modern experimental infrastructure with state-of-the-art research equipment.
The PharmBio group benefits from a flat hierarchy and lively scientific discussions. In our research environment, we support each other and get along very well on a personal level. We regularly carry out joint activities such as canoe trips, museum visits and New Year’s celebrations to stimulate social and scientific interactions.
Our benefits
- Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
- 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
- Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
- Excellent support during the academic qualification phase
- Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center
- Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
- Joint team activities
- Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants
- Place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport
- Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
- A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development
- Active health management
Your Tasks
We are looking for a responsible, highly self-motivated and structured candidate to work on a new ERC Proof-of-concept project (https://www.fau.eu/2026/07/news/research/three-erc-proof-of-concept-grants-for-fau/). The aim of this project is to explore the scientific and commercial value of a biomimetic nanocarrier as therapeutic avenue against bacterial infections.
For this PoC project, the candidate should embark on the following two tasks:
- Full responsibility for experimental work in the further development of our biomimetics, as well as their scalable production and characterisation using infection models
- Completing additional training courses through the FAU Start-up Programme, and establishing commercial and scientific contacts with interested partners
Your Profile
Required qualifications
We are looking for a talented and self-motivated candidate with a PhD in the field of Pharmacy, Nanotechnology or Biotechnology from a nationally or internationally known institution.
Independent work and a proactive attitude towards new projects are essential requirements for this position. The candidate will be expected to assist in the supervision of Master's students.
Fluent written and oral communication in English (level C1 or higher) is essential, a very good command of German is required to complete the start-up training courses. Good knowledge of MS Office (Power Point, Excel, Word) and Corel software, as well as knowledge of literature review and data processing software (e.g. Endnote/Citavi, SigmaPlot) is essential.
Proven experience in the following areas is an advantage
Knowledge of business matters, as well as previous experience with IP issues, is a major advantage
Additional knowledge of extracellular vesicles, infection therapies, biomaterials or immunological expertise is considered desirable.
Supplementary description
Start date: 15 January 2027
Contract duration: 14 months
Remuneration: A13 (100%); Working hours 40 h/week
Please submit a motivational letter and your academic CV including a list of publications, and copies of the doctoral degree certificate, as well as MSc or state examination certificates (only complete applications will be considered).
Application deadline
2026-09-13
Title
Postdoctoral researcher in pharmaceutical biology
Job start date
2027-01-15
Payment
E13
Gehaltsrange (brutto pro Jahr)
Working time
full time
Weekly working hours
40,00
### Temporary Contract yes
Reason for temporary contract
Project
Further general conditions
Work location
Biologikum B1, Staudtstrasse 1
91058 Erlangen
Contact
Gregor Fuhrmann
Tel.: +49 9131 85-28241
Mobil:
gregor.fuhrmann@fau.de
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