Conducting biochemical, structural biological and cell biological work to establish AI-generated proteins as tools in molecular biological studies

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The Institute of Biochemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy (Department 12) at the University of Münster is seeking to fill a position as of July 1, 2026.

Research Associate (E 13 TV-L)

A position is available. We are offering a part-time position (50%) limited to a term of 3 years. The teaching load is 4 hours per week (SWS) for full-time employment.

Your tasks:

• The position involves carrying out a doctoral research project.
• Participation in research and teaching.
• Conducting biochemical, structural biological and cell biological work to establish AI-generated proteins as tools in molecular biological studies.

Our expectations:

• A university degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or closely related disciplines with a molecular focus is required (Master’s or Diploma degree).
• Solid knowledge of molecular biology and protein biochemistry is required.
• Fluent English skills, both spoken and written, are required.
• Practical knowledge of protein expression and purification is required.
• Experience with generative AI in protein design is expected.
• Teamwork skills, communication skills, organizational skills and an independent working style are required.

Your benefit:

• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – these are values ​​that are important to us.
• 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 by April 10, 2026 at the

University of Münster,
Institute of Biochemistry,
Prof. Dr. Daniel Kümmel,
Corrensstraße 36,
48149 Münster

Please send your application documents, including a cover letter, CV, and contact information for references, as a single PDF file to Ms. Hersping ( hersping@uni-muenster.de ). Please note that we cannot accept other file formats.