The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Biological Sciences, Chair of Microbiology, we are filling the following position as of 01.02.2026 on a temporary basis for the duration of the project ending on 31.01.2028:
postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) - microbiology
Start date as of 01.02.2026
Working hours full-time
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock
Tender number W 181/2025
Limitation limited until 31.01.2028
Application time 2026-01-04
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Lisa Malke
Phone number: 0381/498-1281
E-mail:
Department:
Prof. Dr. Mirko Basen
Phone number: 0381/498-6150
E-mail:
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- research in the field of microbiology with the aim of developing new and improved genetic methods in anaerobic non-standard microorganisms
- evaluate literature and database searches to identify suitable genetic targets
- omics analyses to identify suitable genetic targets
- establish genetic methods and generate genetically-modified strains
- validate and characterize microbial strains by carrying out microbiological, biochemical, and genetic experiments
- data evaluation
- organize and conduct project meetings
- present data at conferences and publish research results
- opportunity for travel in Europe and the USA for collaborative work, requiring stays of between 6-8 weeks throughout the entire project period
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- completed university degree (diploma, master's or comparable degree) in biology or a comparable field (e.g., biochemistry)
- completed doctorate, preferably in microbiology or at least in a comparable field (e.g., biochemistry, microbial genetics)
- in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the fields of microbiology, protein chemistry, and microbial genetics
- experience in working with anaerobic microorganisms and in conducting experiments toward genetic manipulation of anaerobic and/or non-standard microorganisms is desirable
- experience in the following methods is desirable: Protein purification via FPLC (e.g. ÄKTA), biochemical work with oxygen-sensitive enzymes, analysis of metabolites using HPLC and/or GC, qPCR
- experience in the analysis of large bioinformatic datasets is desirable
- several years of relevant professional experience including student supervision and the presentation and publication of research results is desirable
- proficient in communicating in English (written and oral)
- willingness to travel and conduct laboratory experiments in partner laboratories (international)
- willingness to work in a laboratory of safety level S2 desirable
WE AS AN EMPLOYER:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
WE OFFER YOU:
FURTHER INFORMATION:
We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.
If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (2) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.
We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 04.01.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.
Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.
Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.
Become part of the team
In the Microbiology Department of the Institute of Biological Sciences at University of Rostock, we investigate the physiology and the biochemistry of non-standard anaerobic microorganisms, including thermophiles, acetogens, and bacteria inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract. We apply our findings from our basic research toward generating microbial strains of potential biotechnological relevance.
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Universität Rostock
18051 Rostock
Tel.: +49 381 498 - 0
Sitze des Rektorats:
Universitätsplatz 1
18055 Rostock
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