Postdoc Biology - Biotherapeutic Drug Development (M/F/D)

City: Frankfurt am Main

Postdoc* - Biotherapeutic Drug Development & Protein Engineering

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 2.9 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP researches and develops innovative ways for the early detection, diagnosis, and therapy of diseases resulting from disturbed functions of the immune system. We consider ourselves to be a strong partner both for university medicine in the consistent application of research results, as well as for the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry in the application of the latest findings from science and research in concrete projects.

What you will do

• Design, production, and purification of recombinant proteins as pharmacological agents
• Production and purification of membrane receptors and other pharmacological target proteins
• Analysis and characterization of therapeutic proteins (binding to target structures, stability analysis)
• Investigation of the mechanisms of action of therapeutic biomolecules using in vitro and cell-based assays

What you bring to the table

• You hold a scientific university degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, chemistry or a related discipline and a Ph.D. in the natural sciences
• Additionally, you have excellent knowledge of molecular biology, protein chemistry, and relevant experience in the design, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins
• Hands-on experience with various expression systems and methods for analyzing protein-protein interactions is desirable
• To be considered for this position, you should speak and write English fluently
• You are a quick learner, a team player, curious, organized, reliable and highly committed

What you can expect

• Independent and self-responsible work
• Collegial cooperation in a motivated team
• Interesting and diverse projects
• Continuous support for advanced education and additional qualifications

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position is initially limited to two years and can also be filled on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.