Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher/Phd)

Entry date:
as soon as possible

Application deadline:
2026-10-25

Salary:
E 13 TV-H

Duration:
3 years

Volume of employment:
part-time (65%)

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The Department of Biology, research group on “Molecular Evolutionary Biology”, Prof. Dr. Georg Hochberg is currently accepting applications for a

The position is offered for a period of 3 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is part-time (65% of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 65%).

Tasks:

• Scientific work in research and teaching
• Independent scientific research on the evolution of anaerobic enzymes
• Assisting the supervisor in drafting grant proposals
• Authoring scientific publications
• Active participation in the organization of daily laboratory operations and laboratory infrastructure

The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

Profile:

• A completed academic degree (Diplom, Master’s, or equivalent) in biology or a related field
• Experience in inferring phylogenetic trees
• Experience in anaerobic biochemical work
• A strong interest in evolution

A willingness to pursue further scientific training (e.g., a doctoral project in the field of hematopoiesis) is expected.

We offer:

• The opportunity to take on a varied and responsible role and become part of a renowned and future-orientated institution
• A motivated team that values a good work-life balance, further development and consolidation of your individual professional and personal skills
• Seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities for personal development
• A wide range of health and sports programmes, flexible working hours and opportunities for mobile working
• A comprehensive programme to promote the compatibility of family and career as well as a pension scheme and annual bonus payment

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of Marburg Research Academy (MARA), the International Office and the Higher Education Didactics Office.

Contact for more Information

Prof. Dr. Georg Hochberg

+49 6421-28 25441

Georg.Hochberg@biologie.uni-marburg.de

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 25. October 2026 using the application-button below.

Online application