WE ARE OFFERING

Two Postdoctoral Position working on single molecule imaging (m/f/div)

Two postdoctoral positions are available in Prof. Ibrahim Cisse's lab (Department of Biological Physics) at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg.

The Cisse Lab develops single-molecule and super-resolution microscopy approaches to visualize gene expression and other processes in live cells and study protein clustering and bimolecular condensation in transcription.

The positions are open immediately and initially funded for one year and the candidate should apply for grant/fellowship to continue the work in the lab.

YOUR TASKS:

Your role at the lab is to investigate the behavior of individual molecules and biomolecular phase transition in living cells. You will use the imaging and computational methods that have been developed by our lab to visualize molecule clusters that rapidly assemble and disassemble during gene expression to study the formation and mechanisms of these enzyme clusters that are important for gene regulation.

We want to recruit postdoc who are familiar with any of the following topics

Prior background in enhancer function and gene regulation
Prior background in immune-mediated diseases and transcriptional regulation

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for independent, creative and highly motivated postdoctoral scientists interested in exploring biophysical principles that regulate genomic processes.

Applicants should have a PhD in molecular biophysics, biochemistry or a related discipline
The ability to work effectively in a team and possess good communication skills.

WE OFFER:

Located in a region that connects Germany, France and Switzerland, our institute offers an international research environment with outstanding infrastructure facilities and a positive working atmosphere that places a high value on work-life balance.

Payment according to TVöD up to a maximum of E13 if the collectively agreed and personal requirements are fulfilled
Social benefits in line with public service (VBL)
Additional performance-related remuneration component
Professional training and development opportunities
Good public transport connections and subsidy for job ticket
Challenging work in a modern working environment
Mobile working at a location of your choice within Germany is possible up to a maximum of 40% of the regular weekly working hours in justified cases.
Catering provided by the institute's own cafeteria on site and shopping facilities within walking distance
Welcome-Service
Family-friendly offers (affiliated day care center at the institute, parent-child room, breastfeeding room)

Max Planck Institute for
Immunobiology and Epigenetics
HR Department
Stübeweg 51
79108 Freiburg

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Have we sparked your interest? Please apply with your complete application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae - please nominate three of your referees in your CV. , certificates) via our at until 7th January 2026.

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg, Germany is an interdisciplinary research institution that conducts basic research in two key areas of modern biology: Immunobiology and Epigenetics. Central questions address the molecular basis of cell type identities, as they are regulated during immune cell differentiation, metabolic response and epigenetic chromatin adaptation.

We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.

Max Planck Institute for
Immunobiology and Epigenetics
HR Department
Stübeweg 51
79108 Freiburg