Job Description

registration number:

fb20-0196-wmz-2025

Entry date:

as soon as possible

Application deadline:

2025-10-19

Salary:

E 13 TV-H

Duration:

3 years

Volume of employment:

parttime (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 Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Laboratory for Targeted Cancer Therapeutics of Prof. Dr. Oliver Hantschel is currently accepting applications for a



Research Assistant (PhD student)



The position is initially offered for a period of 3 years. 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 %).



Using a multidisciplinary approach, Prof. Hantschel's research group aims to understand the molecular mechanisms of oncogenesis and therapy resistance and to develop novel approaches to targeted therapies using allosteric inhibitors and intracellular protein-based therapeutics known as monobodies.

Further information on the group and relevant publications:

Institute of Physiological Chemistry - Philipps-Universität Marburg



https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Hantschel+O&sort=date&size=50

Tasks:

scientific services in research and teaching working on a doctoral project with the aim of investigating new mechanisms of therapeutic resistance to allosteric inhibitors and/or performing molecular and functional characterisation of monobodies participation in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations supervision of students' qualification work and support in teaching human medicine and human biology students

As part of the assigned responsibilities, the position offers the opportunity to conduct independent academic research, which contributes to the candidate´s own scientific qualification. The limitation complies to § 2, 1 WissZeitVG.

Profile:

university degree (diploma, MSc or equivalent) in a biological, life science, pharmaceutical or chemical field high level of motivation and sound knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, bioorganic chemistry or pharmacy willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team good English oral and writing skills are required high degree of responsibility, ability to work in a team and willingness to communicate with colleagues and scientists

A willingness to pursue your own academic qualifications (e.g. a doctoral project in the field of molecular cancer research) is expected.



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

We offer:

dynamic scientific environment in an international and motivated team dedicated and structured support free use of public transport in the state of Hesse various training and development opportunities company pension scheme

Contact for more Information Prof. Dr. Oliver Hantschel



+49 6421-28 65021



oliver.hantschel@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 SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.



Please apply by 19.10.2025 using the application button below.