PhD position in “Membrane-associated Protein Assemblies, Machineries, and Supercomplexes”

The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for a period of four years. Salary classification will be based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-GU).

In our Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1507, 19 project leaders and around 100 employees are working to mechanistically elucidate protein complexes and machinery at cell membranes, thereby making groundbreaking contributions to biomedicine and the treatment of diseases.

The Research Training Group integrated within the Collaborative Research Centre 1507 (CRC 1507) is dedicated to the scientific training of doctoral candidates and supports them on their path to a successful doctorate. The IRTG invites you to apply for doctoral positions within our research network. Become part of an international team of scientists committed to interdisciplinary basic research in the life sciences!

We offer:

• Training on topics and techniques relevant to your research and doctoral project.
• Training in interdisciplinary skills such as scientific writing, graphic design and project management
• Individual mentoring through a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)
• Travel funds for attending workshops, conferences and international laboratories
• Team building seminars and retreats with the IRTG
• joint meetings and exchange with other graduate schools and SFBs
• Networking with national and international cooperation partners
• Visits to industrial companies and seminars on career opportunities

Requirements/Job Profile/Your Qualifications:

• a completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, molecular biology or a comparable discipline
• very good English skills (written and spoken)
• practical scientific expertise and sound theoretical foundations in one of the research fields
• Creativity, flexibility, and a high degree of scientific curiosity
• Enthusiasm for basic research and a strong willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams

Information on the individual projects can be found on our website at: www.sfb1507.de . Please apply
by June 30, 2026, for a maximum of three of the participating sub-projects P03, P09, P11, P12, P17, P18 & P19 and send your electronic application in English to: application.crc1507@uni-frankfurt.de , addressed to Dr. Dorith Wunnicke, SFB 1507, Max-von-Laue-Str. 9, 60438 Frankfurt/Main, Germany. The following documents should be included (combined into one PDF file):

• Letter of motivation (max. one page) explaining your choice of sub-projects
• CV, including extracurricular interests
• Your master’s thesis (if submitted) or a summary (if still pending)
• Copy of your academic transcript (should list courses and grades, but does not need to be certified)
• Names and contact information for one or, if possible, two references

We look forward to receiving your application!