Physician Collaborator – Microbiome Research

Bactera GmbH is an early‑stage biotechnology company based in Cologne focused on microbiome‑based diagnostics and the development of personalized microbiome therapies, including oral FMT capsule systems.

Our work combines microbiome sequencing, laboratory diagnostics, regulatory preparation, and translational microbiome research with the long‑term goal of developing clinically relevant microbiome‑based therapeutic approaches.

We are currently in the phase of building our laboratory and regulatory infrastructure and are actively expanding our clinical and scientific network.

What the role is about

We are looking for a physician collaborator to support the medical, clinical, and regulatory aspects of the project, particularly in relation to future microbiome‑based therapeutic products and communication with clinical partners.

The involvement during the first year is expected to remain relatively limited and flexible, approximately 1–2 meetings per month, mainly focused on consultation, feedback, and strategic medical input while the laboratory infrastructure and regulatory framework are being established.

Depending on the agreed level of collaboration and revenue participation, the role could later expand to include communication and networking with physicians, clinics, and medical partners.

The collaboration is intended as a flexible part‑time advisory and consulting role alongside the physician’s existing clinical or academic position. There is no expectation to leave current employment or commit to a full‑time role during the initial phase of the project.

We are looking for a physician with:

• Microbiology, Virology und Infektionsepidemiologie
• Ideally located in Cologne or within approximately a 50 km radius
• Excellent German and English language skills
• Strong interest in scientific research related to the human gut microbiome
• Interest in translational medicine, microbiome therapeutics, and innovative clinical approaches
• Reliable, structured, and realistic working style
• Motivation for long‑term collaboration in an emerging field of medicine

We especially encourage highly motivated physicians and resident doctors at various stages of their medical training to reach out if they are interested in microbiome medicine and translational scientific research.

What we offer

• Flexible part‑time collaboration compatible with existing clinical or academic employment
• Involvement in an innovative early‑stage biotechnology project in the microbiome field
• Long‑term collaboration model based on future revenue participation
• Opportunity to contribute to the medical and regulatory development of personalized microbiome‑based therapies
• Participation in scientific studies with the outcome of publications in international scientific journals
• Collaboration with scientists, bioinformaticians, and clinical partners in an interdisciplinary environment
• Flexible and realistic workload during the first year (approximately 1–2 meetings per month)
• Opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing biotechnology company at an early stage

How to apply

If this opportunity has caught your interest, we would be happy to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with a short email introducing yourself and explaining your motivation for joining the project to

Further information about our company can be found at