The Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 44,000 students and with about 5,700 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since 2008 once again proud of its foundation status, Goethe University possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity, and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 departments on five campuses and more than 150 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation.

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main offers at the earliest possible date a position for a

limited for three years. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-G-U).

We are looking for an early career scientist who is willing to start an independent research group in the field of light-regulation. We are specifically interested in a person with track record and research interest in

• theoretical description of photochemical processes on any time- and length scale or
• synthesis of new photocages / photoswitches and implementation in bioactive compounds or
• spectroscopy of the dynamics of light-triggered systems or new photo trigger principles or
• application of photoregulation to membrane systems, photopharmacology, or nucleic acids

For this position we are looking for a committed and self-motivated individual with good communication and collaboration skills and the desire to take on leadership responsibility in a multidisciplinary international environment. A university degree, an excellent doctorate in natural or life sciences, and an outstanding publication record are required. The person is expected to secure their further funding through successful grant applications and especially participate as “junior research group” in an SFB application initiative with the DFG.

• a highly interdisciplinary and highly productive scientific environment with a particular strength in scientific collaboration across all disciplines
• targeted, individual training and development opportunities
• social benefits (currently free job ticket, company pension scheme, etc.)
• possibility of childcare (nursery and kindergarten) as well as subsidy for vacation care for school children and holiday games for school children during school holidays

The Goethe University is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for both men and women alike, and therefore encourages particularly women to apply for the position offered. We welcome individuals with disabilities.

Application documents should contain a short description of past research and future plans on max. two pages, a curriculum vitae, a publication list, copies of certificates and two academic references. Please send your application as a single PDF file via e-mail to Heike Köhler (koehler@biochem.uni-frankfurt.de) until September 22, 2024. Please note that the application documents will not be returned. Goethe University will not reimburse any costs incurred during the application process.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!