Ph.D. students in BiophysicsStructural Biology (mfd)
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) belongs to the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. an institution of seven natural sciences research institutes in Berlin funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and the association of its federal states. The research institutes belong to the Leibniz association.
The FMP is a non-university research institute that conducts basic research in molecular pharmacology and provides a vibrant and collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities for research and employees from all over the world.
The FMP Research Unit Molecular Biophysics headed by Prof. Adam Lange is looking for two
Ph.D. students in Biophysics/Structural Biology (m/f/d)
(Ref. 03/2026)
We investigate the structure dynamics and function of membrane proteins (e.g. viroporins potassium channels rhomboid proteases) and supramolecular assemblies by an integrated structural biology approach focused on solid-state NMR and cryo-EM (Mohretal. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025; Öster et al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025; Bohg et al. Angew.. 2026). The PhD students will have the opportunity to learn how to produce membrane proteins using cell-free expression and to perform solid-state NMR as well as cryo-EM. The latter aspects will benefit tremendously from outstanding available infrastructure on campus including a 1.2GHz NMR spectrometer and a Titan Krios cryo-electron microscope. The positions are initially limited to three years; the expected start date will be in June2026.
Your profile:
Candidates with a background in (bio)chemistry (bio)physics or related subjects and a strong interest in structural biology are encouraged to apply. Prior knowledge in (membrane) protein expression and purification NMR spectroscopy or cryo-EM is not required but would be an advantage.
What we offer:
An attractive environment in a pleasant friendly working atmosphere with an excellent infrastructure.
Compensation in accordance with the public collective bargaining agreement (TVöD Bund) including the usual social benefits i.e. 30 days of vacation annual bonus company pension plan with the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)
Work-life balance (certified by Audit Beruf und Familie) as well as flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working
Health offers on campus (courses fitness center etc.)
Mobility offers such as job ticket campus bikes and Jelbi station on campus
We offer equal opportunities regardless of gender and welcome applications of disabled candidates. They will be preferred in case of equal qualification. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
For further information about the Institute see . For questions please dont hesitate to contact
Prof. Adam Lange ()
How to apply:
On the FMP homepage please goto Job-opportunitiesand click first on this advertisement and then Apply online.
Please submit your application including a concise statement of research interest CV copies of degree certificates and contact information for two letters of reference as soon as possible but not later than April 15 2026.
We are looking forward to your application!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
About Company
FMP conducts basic research in Molecular Pharmacology with the aim to identify novel bioactive molecules and to characterize their interactions with their biological targets in cells or organisms. These compounds are useful tools in basic biomedical research and may be further develop ... View more
