Postdoc (f/m/x) in Experimental Cell Biology

Postdoc (f/m/x) in Experimental Cell Biology

We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible.

The Fenech Lab - Biochemistry

Position: TV‑L: 38.5 h/week (100%)
Contract: initially 2‑year fixed‑term, subject to extension. Salary based on TV‑L.

Your tasks

• Independently designing, performing and analysing proteomics and biochemical experiments
• Building hypothesis‑based theories and testing them using a range of different cell biology and biochemical techniques
• Handling and manipulating yeast whole‑genome collections
• Preparation of figures and data for presenting at meetings and conferences; writing reports, manuscripts and applications
• Mentoring and teaching students

Your profile

• A PhD in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or similar
• Strong background in cell‑ and organelle‑based experimentation
• Advanced experience with protein biochemical techniques, including pull‑downs, Western blotting, and mass spectrometry sample preparation. The project will be carried out in baker's yeast and will develop high‑content methods, therefore, experience with working in yeast and/or in high‑throughput will be considered an advantage. Applicants with skills in handling and processing large datasets will also be favoured
• Proficiency in English

Our offer

• Strong mentorship to promote scientific independence
• An excellent and international biology research environment
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly atmosphere
• Participation in further training programs
• A TV‑L salary, including social benefits, available for 2 years, starting from April 2026, with the possibility to extend.

Your future with us

We are a leading university hospital in Germany, offering a unique network of research, teaching, and health care at the highest level. The Fenech Lab is a newly established DFG‑funded Emmy‑Noether research group at the Center for Biochemistry, University of Cologne. Located on one of Europe's top research campuses with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, our mission is to understand why, in the eukaryotic secretory pathway, many proteins function together. We use high‑throughput protein interactor profiling, cell biology, and biochemical tools in baker's yeast and mammalian cells to uncover unique regulators and/or clients of homologous machineries.

We seek an enthusiastic postdoc who shares our fascination with the largest organelle in the cell – the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) – and wants to join our dynamic team.

Application instructions

Please submit a single PDF containing a self‑written cover/motivation letter (no more than 1 page), a two‑page CV (containing publications/pre‑prints and the contact details of two referees), and relevant copies of degree certificates.

EEO Statement

Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability, competence and professional performance. People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and qualification.

Application deadline

Contact

Emma Fenech, PhD
Tel: +49 221 478‑15418
Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
Geschäftsbereich Personal
Kerpener Str. 62
50937 Köln

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