The Faculty of Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen welcomes applications for one
Ph.D. position (f/m/d)
at the Biophysical Chemistry group (Group of Prof. Andreas Janshoff). The position is remunerated with 50 % E 13 TV-L (corresponding to 19.9 hours per week) with a limited contract of 3 years. The position should be filled by 15.10.2026 at the latest. Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L (50 %).
Your duties
You will conduct individual and collaborative research projects in biophysical chemistry and ...
plan, perform and analyze experiments using reconstituted actin systems and complementary biophysical and microscopy-based methods.
investigate how different actin-binding proteins influence the organization, dynamics, and mechanical properties of actin filaments and networks, particularly in confinement.
quantitatively analyze experimental data and contribute to the development and implementation of suitable data-analysis workflows.
You will continually update your knowledge and understanding of the field and translate advances in cytoskeletal biophysics, soft-matter physics, and quantitative microscopy into your research activities and write up research work for publication,
present information on research progress and outcomes to team members and collaboration partners,
contribute positively to a collegiate research environment by supporting students and engaging in group activities such as meetings and seminars,
contribute to the teaching of courses as defined in Section 31 of the Higher Education Act of Lower Saxony (NHG) and the administration of examinations.
Your profile
You hold (or are in the process of concluding) a Master’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
You have a strong interest in experimental biophysics and the quantitative investigation of biological systems.
You have an interest in cytoskeletal organization, protein-protein interactions, soft-matter systems and/or the mechanical properties of biomolecular networks.
You have practical experience in protein biochemistry, protein-protein interaction studies or biochemical binding assays.
You are able to work collaboratively and effectively within an interdisciplinary and diverse research team.
Previous experience with actin reconstitution, fluorescence microscopy, and rheological methods is highly advantageous
Experience with quantitative image analysis, data processing and programming, for example in Python or a comparable environment, is advantageous.
Previous teaching experience, particularly in physical chemistry, physics, chemistry or related subjects, is advantageous.
You are highly motivated to acquire new experimental and analytical skills and to work independently on a challenging interdisciplinary research project
You have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
This post is designed to serve in fostering young researchers and scientists and give the successful applicant the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree.
Another requirement for employment is a commitment from the doctoral supervisors to supervise the successful applicant in the doctoral program within the framework of the GAUSS doctoral program.
We are looking for Ph.D. students working in the following area:
Project decription: The doctoral project will investigate how different actin-binding proteins influence the organisation, dynamics and mechanical properties of actin filaments and networks. Using reconstituted actin systems, quantitative fluorescence microscopy and complementary biophysical methods, the successful candidate will analyse molecular interactions and their effects on network structure, viscoelasticity and force transmission. The project combines experimental biophysics, protein biochemistry and quantitative data analysis.
Who we are: In the Janshoff group, we aim to understand the physical principles governing the organisation and mechanics of biological systems. We combine methods from physical chemistry, biophysics and cell biology, including fluorescence microscopy, atomic force microscopy, force spectroscopy and quantitative data analysis. We offer an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment with a strong focus on rigorous experimental work and scientific exchange.
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.
The documents are to be submitted by electronic form (single PDF file) to the e-mail andrea.wode@uni-goettingen.de. The deadline is August 24, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Janshoff via e-mail Andreas.Janshoff@chemie.uni-goettingen.de.
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