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Details of the postdoctoral positions
Application Round
September 2025
Project title
Postdoctoral Position in Organic Chemistry / Chemical Biology
City
Heidelberg
Specific field of research
Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, Biophysics
Max Planck Institute
Max Planck Institute for Medical Research
Broad field of research
Biology & Medicine Section
Short description of the group/project/topic of research

Projects aim at developing labelling methodologies and novel fluorophores suitable for use in living cells and tissues with the latest nanoscopy approaches in particular MINFLUX. Projects are highly interdisciplinary and are carried out in close collaboration with the physicists and biologists from the Department. 

 

Additional information

Candidates should have an excellent track record, high motivation, broad scientific interests and will join a multidisciplinary and international team. The ideal person must be able to work independently and enjoy working in the lab. We offer excellent laboratory facilities. Payment is based on the TVöD guidelines. The position is initially for three years with a possibility of extension.

YOUR QUALIFCATIONS

  • PhD degree in chemistry or similar.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Attention to detail and high level of critical thinking.
  • Experience with photonics, fluorescence, imaging or biochemical methods is helpful.
  • Relevant postdoctoral experience in chemistry or chemical biology is also of advantage.

OUR OFFER

  • Highly motivated team
  • Flexible working hours
  • World-class institute with outstanding working environment
Link to PI’s webpage
https://www.mr.mpg.de/departments/optical-nanoscopy
Requirements
Requirements

Applicants have to upload their 

  • CV (including a publication list)
  • a summary of previous research
  • and a statement of interest
Additional requirements for the application
  • university transcripts
  • references
Principal Investigator
Stefan Hell - Max Planck Institute for Medical Research
Email: stefan.hell@mpimf-heidelberg.mpg.de
Contact person
Jade Cottam Jones
jade.cottamjones@mr.mpg.de
+496221486356