Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) – Microbiology/Biochemistry

The Research Group of Prof. Dr. Christoph Mayer at the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine at the University of Tübingen is recruiting a

Postdoc in Microbiology/Biochemistry (f/m/d, E 13 TV-L, 100%)

to be filled as soon as possible. The position is initially limited to one year.

The Project

The research project, funded by the Cluster of Excellence “Controlling Microbes to Fight Infections” (CMFI), aims to explore the cell wall metabolism in Bacteroidota bacteria of the human oral and gut microbiome (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4731-4851).
The ideal candidate will genetically manipulate Bacteroidota bacteria, biochemically characterize recombinant enzymes and investigate metabolites using mass spectrometry.

The candidate should have:

A PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related subjects.
Expertise in general microbiology, molecular biology, and bacterial genetics, beneficially, knowledge in the anaerobic cultivation, Bacteroidotagenetics, and/or mass spectrometry.
Scientific creativity and enthusiasm to address fundamental biological questions.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

We offer:

A stimulating, international research environment within the Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine (IMIT).
Integration into the highly collaborative and interdisciplinary Cluster of Excellence "Controlling Microbes to Fight Infections" (CMFI).
Dedicated technical support from our skilled laboratory technicians, who accelerate your research by managing routine lab operations (media and plate preparation, waste disposal) and assisting with experimental workflows.
Close mentorship in a dynamic research group, with opportunities to gain teaching and leadership experience by supervising undergraduate (BSc) and postgraduate (MSc) students.
Active support and encouragement in applying for independent postdoctoral fellowships (e.g., Humboldt, EMBO, Marie Skłodowska-Curie) to foster your scientific career and independence.
Access to state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure and core facilities at the University of Tübingen.

How to apply:

Send your application as a single pdf file by email to
Prof. Dr. Christoph Mayer (christoph.mayer@uni-tuebingen.de).
The application should include: a cover letter, your CV (including contact details for three academic referees and a publications list), and relevant certificates.
Informal inquiries can also be sent to Prof. Dr. Christoph Mayer.

The review of applications will begin August 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preference. The university is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. The university aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourages qualified female scientists to apply.

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