Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 25,000 students and 5,800 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university.

Support us from 1st November 2025 in part-time (65 %) as a

Research Associate (m/f/d)
in the field of Proteomic Fingerprinting and Paleoproteomics

The position is part of the externally funded project „Establishment of a novel approach to trace Lake Tanganyika’s gastropod faunal evolution“ in the frame of the Priority Program „International Continental Deep Drilling (ICDP)“. It is to be filled on a fixed-term basis in accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG with the opportunity for own academic qualification Department of Animal Ecology and Systematics at the Faculty of Biology and Chemistry. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H).

As long as the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term contract is not exceeded, you will be employed for a period of 3 years.

Your tasks at a glance

• Data generation and analysis based on existing sample material as part of a DFG-funded research project on the biodiversity and evolution of molluscs in Lake Tanganyika
• Utilization of a new integrated analytical approach using proteomic fingerprinting, shell paleoproteomics, DNA barcoding and biodiversity modeling

Your qualifications and competences

• Completed Master‘s or equivalent university degree in Biology
• Knowledge of Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
• Good statistical knowledge, experience in using R or Phyton
• Interest in evolutionary biology advantageous

Our offer to you

• Work in an international, young and dynamic team
• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
• Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Christian Albrecht by phone (+49-641-9935722) or by e-mail (christian.albrecht@uni-giessen.de).

JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological and social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. The JLU aims for a higher proportion of women in accordance with the women's promotion plan. We therefore particularly encourage qualified female candidates to apply. JLU is certified as a family-friendly university. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.

You want to break new ground with us?

Apply via our online form by August 7th, 2025, indicating reference number 411/08. We look forward to receiving your application.

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Work Location: In person