Postdoc Position, University of Marburg, Germany

Summary

The University of Marburg’s Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Physiology and Pathophysiology, Department of Neurophysiology seeks a full‑time postdoctoral researcher starting 5 January 2027. The four‑year fixed‑term position (extendable by two years) is funded under the E13 salary scale of the Hessen collective agreement. The role combines scientific services in research and teaching, participation in curricula for human medicine, dentistry and human biology, and independent development of projects on molecular membrane and electrophysiology of auditory hair cells. Supervision of bachelor, master and doctoral theses is required. The department offers an international team, a well‑equipped laboratory, and family‑friendly measures. Application deadline is 8 November 2026 via the online button.

Key Facts

Employer	University of Marburg
Department	Fachbereich Medizin, Institut für Physiologie und Pathophysiologie, Abteilung für Neurophysiologie
Position Type	Postdoctoral researcher
Discipline	Neurophysiology
Research Area	Molecular membrane and electrophysiology of auditory hair cells
Degree Required	Doctorate (PhD)
Experience	Extensive teaching and independent experimental research experience
Salary	Entgeltgruppe E13 (TV-H)
Funding	Salary according to Entgeltgruppe E13 TV-H
Contract Duration	4 years with option to extend by 2 years
Deadline	2026-11-08
Employer Contact	Prof. Dr. Dominik Oliver, +49 6421-28 66444, [email protected]
Employer Address	Biegenstraße 10, 35037, Hesse

About the Project

The project focuses on the molecular mechanisms of membrane and electrophysiological properties of auditory hair cells. It involves experimental investigations of inner‑ear physiology, analysis of membrane proteins in cellular expression systems, and advanced patch‑clamp techniques to elucidate sensory transduction processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific services in research and teaching
• Participate in curricular teaching for human medicine, dentistry and human biology
• Develop, plan and execute research projects on molecular membrane and electrophysiology of auditory hair cells
• Supervise bachelor, master theses and doctoral candidates

Required Skills

• Completed natural science or medical degree and a doctorate
• Extensive teaching experience in human physiology
• Documented independent experimental research in sensory or molecular membrane physiology
• Experience with mammalian inner‑ear experiments
• Experience with membrane‑protein expression systems
• Capability to conduct animal experiments
• Proficiency with cellular electrophysiological methods, especially patch‑clamp

Who Should Apply

Applicants should hold a doctorate in medicine, biology, biochemistry or a related field, have extensive teaching experience in human physiology, and a proven record of independent experimental research in sensory or molecular membrane physiology. Experience with mammalian inner‑ear studies, membrane‑protein expression systems, animal experiments, and patch‑clamp electrophysiology is essential.

Benefits

• International, collaborative team with broad expertise in cellular and molecular neurophysiology
• Well‑equipped laboratory with current technology
• Support for development of own research and teaching profile
• Family‑friendly policies, including possible reduction of working time
• Targeted promotion of women and preference for equally qualified disabled applicants

About the Employer

The Philipps‑Universität, founded in 1527, provides award‑winning education for around 22,000 students and pursues excellent research across a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines, addressing the important challenges of our time.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the appointment start?

The start date is 5 January 2027.

How long is the contract?

The contract is for four years with a possible two‑year extension after evaluation.

What language are applications submitted in?

Applications are submitted in German via the online application button.

Is there support for work‑life balance?

Yes, the university offers family‑friendly measures and the possibility to reduce working hours.