Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) - High-Throughput Microbial Genetics

The Systems Biology of Antibiotics group of the Cluster of Excellence “Controlling
Microbes to Fight Infections” (CMFI) at the University of Tübingen is recruiting a

Postdoc in high-throughput microbial genetics
(d/f/m, E 13 TV-L, 100%)

to start as soon as possible working on ERC funded research, initially limited to three
years.

The project aims to systematically map drug and genetic interactions of bacterial
immunity in microbial isolates using high-throughput genetics (Brenzinger et al, 2024, Nature Microbiology). The ideal candidate will do wet-lab work at the interface of
microbiology and functional genomics, and more specifically develop transposon- and
CRISPR-based approaches to characterize genome-wide regulation of bacterial defence
systems.

The candidate should have:
• a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related subjects
• strong interest in genome-wide functional genetic methods, such as transposon
or CRISPR assays. Previous experience is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• scientific creativity and drive to address fundamental biological questions working
in multidisciplinary teams
• excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

We offer
Our multidisciplinary and international team combines basic microbiology with highthroughput
screening and systems biology approaches to improve our understanding of
bacterial molecular networks of drug resistance and pathogenicity. We have access to
state-of-the-art robotic platforms for profiling bacterial physiology, and core-facilities for
next-generation sequencing and metabolomics. We support career development, as well
as continuous mentoring opportunities.

How to apply
Send your application as one pdf file by email to systemsmicro.recruit@cmfi.uni-tuebingen.de.
de. The file should contain: a cover letter, your CV (including contact details of
3 academic referees and publications list), a short summary of relevant projects, and
certificates. If have any questions, visit us at www.brochadolab.com or contact Prof. Dr.
Ana Rita Brochado (ana.brochado@uni-tuebingen.de).

The review of applications will begin February 28, 2026 and will continue until the
position is filled.

The university advocates equal rights for all genders and therefore urges women and
gender-diverse people to apply. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given
preference.