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The CRC 1348 (“Dynamic cellular interfaces: formation and function”) is seeking to fill the position of a

Doctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin, salary level E 13 TV-L)

commencing on 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. We are offering a fixed-term, part time (65%) position for three years that is tied to working toward a doctoral degree in Physical Chemistry/ Theoretical Chemistry/Theoretical Physics. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

Your tasks:

• Carry out an independent doctoral research project on molecular simulations of asymmetric biological membranes and lipid-mediated membrane organization.
• Perform coarse-grained and all-atom molecular dynamics simulations of complex membrane systems containing membrane proteins.
• Investigate mechanisms underlying gel-domain formation, sterol asymmetry, membrane curvature, and protein clustering.
• Apply free-energy-based approaches to characterize membrane thermodynamics and lipid protein interactions.
• Collaborate with experimental partners within the CRC and disseminate scientific results through publications and presentations at international conferences.

Our expectations:

• A master’s degree, or equivalent, in chemistry, physics, biophysics, computational materials science, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with scientific programming and data analysis, ideally including molecular simulations.
• Background or strong interest in membrane biophysics, soft matter, or physical chemistry.
• An independent, structured, and analytical working style combined with openness to interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Very good written and spoken English.

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 offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
• As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
• From A – Z, Aikido to Zumba, our 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 (), an and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster strongly supports . 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.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Andreas Heuer (E-Mail: ).

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2026-06-15. electronically, as a single PDF file, to . Please note that we cannot consider other file formats. Please include a short statement (no more than 3 pages) of the candidate’s research experience and interests, a CV, relevant academic transcripts and the names and contact information of two potential referees.

Reference number: 2026_05_21