Founded in 1527, Philipps University offers excellent teaching for around 22,000 students and addresses the important issues of our time with excellent research across the breadth of science.

The Microcosm Earth Centre is currently accepting applications for an Independent junior research group leader (f/m/d)

The position is offered for a period of 3 years. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state of Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 15).

The Microcosm Earth Center (MEC) builds on the long-standing and successful partnership of the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology and Philipps University Marburg, which is supported by the State of Hesse and is modelled on the Centre for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO). The centre promotes up- and-coming fields of research and excellent young scientists in microbiology. In a collaborative environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology, all members work on the challenges of current global changes.

We are looking for an outstanding and highly motivated individual to further strengthen and complement our expertise in molecular, computational, synthetic, geo- or environmental microbiology, in particular through innovative organismal, ecological or sustainability aspects.

Tasks

• development of an independent and internationally visible research programme
• proposing solutions to urgent global challenges
• acquisition of third-party funded projects and application for sub-projects within our research networks
• active participation in research initiatives of the Philipps University Marburg, the Max Planck Institute and the joint International Max Planck Research School
• training and promotion of outstanding young scientists in microbiology
• Scientific services in research and teaching

The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to a time period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation of the contract complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.

Profile

• completed scientific university degree (diploma, master's degree or comparable) and a doctorate in the natural sciences
• sound knowledge of contemporary life sciences
• experience in computational, synthetic, geo- and/or environmental microbiology
• communication and teamwork skills

We offer

• a comprehensive start-up package including PhD positions, an annual budget for consumables and access to the core facilities at the Max Planck Institute and the University (e.g. proteomics, metabolomics, high-performance microscopy, DNA synthesis & sequencing, robotics, structural biology, cryo-EM, greenhouses)
• a highly dynamic research environment that offers a modern and comprehensive research infrastructure. The research group will be part of the Marburg Young Faculty Network
• state ticket for free use of public transport in Hesse
• individual and personal support in acquiring third-party funding and management coaching, e.g. via the Marburg university Research Academy
• teleworking / mobile working
• company pension scheme (VBL)                                                                                        

Contact for further information

Prof. Dr. Gert Bange
Phone: +49 6421 28 26634
E-mail: gert.bange@uni-marburg.de

Philipps-Universität and the Max Planck Society strive for equality and diversity. We therefore welcome applications from people of all genders. We promote women and therefore expressly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, women with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with children and dual-career couples are welcome. We are committed to the goal of family friendliness. Part-time employment and a reduction in working hours are possible. People with disabilities within the meaning of SGB IX (§ 2 Para. 2, 3) will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Application and interview costs will not be reimbursed.

Please send your application documents (letter of motivation, CV, proposal for a research project, summary of your scientific achievements including the three most important publications, complete list of publications and three possible references) in one PDF file via our application portal.

Please apply by Dec. 15^th, 2024.