Research Associate position in in the Department of Biology

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The Institute for Integrative Cell Biology and Physiology (IIZP) in the Department of Biology at the University of Münster is seeking to fill a permanent position as of November 1, 2026.

Research Associate (E13 TV-L)

The position is to be filled with 100% of the regular weekly working hours. The teaching load is 8 semester hours per week.

Your tasks:

• Participation in research and teaching in the Department of Cell Biology, which represents expertise in the fields of cell biology, molecular biology, protein biochemistry and yeast genetics.
• Supervision of research and cooperation projects in the field of yeast cell biology, with a focus on intracellular communication and protein homeostasis
• Development of new cell biological and protein biochemical methods for the analysis and manipulation of organelle function and organelle communication
• Development, organization and implementation of courses in the field of cell biology and molecular genetics in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in biology
• Imparting specialist knowledge to students and instruction in the application of yeast genetic, protein biochemical and flow cytometric methods.
• Taking over central tasks of laboratory organization and laboratory safety
• Participation in the self-governance of the biology department

Our expectations:

• A university degree in biology and a doctorate in the field of cell biology of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
• Several years of proven experience in yeast genetics is required.
• Relevant experience with current approaches to flow cytometry using the yeast model system is required.
• Relevant experience in protein biochemistry as well as knowledge of the analysis of protein homeostasis and protein aggregation in the yeast model system are required.
• Fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written.
• Experience in the conception, planning and implementation of teaching courses
• Teamwork skills, initiative, independent work style – your advantage: communication skills, organizational skills,

Your benefit:

• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – these are values ​​that are important to us.
• With a wide range of different working time models, we enable you to work flexibly – even from home.
• Whether it’s caregiving or childcare – our Family Service Office offers you concrete support services to help you balance your private and professional life.
• Your individual, tailor-made training and further education is not only important to us as an educational institution, but a matter close to our hearts.
• From Aikido to Zumba – our sports and health offerings from A to Z ensure your work-life balance.
• They benefit from numerous public service perks such as an attractive company pension scheme ( VBL ), an annual bonus payment and a workplace that is hardly affected by economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster is committed to equal opportunities and diversity . We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation or identity. Providing family-friendly working conditions is a matter of course for us.

Applications from women are expressly encouraged. In cases of equal suitability, qualifications, and professional performance, women will be given preferential consideration unless there are overriding reasons related to a male applicant.

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online application form by July 3, 2026.