Group Leader (f/m/d) in the field of ‘Structural Cell Biology’

You fit to us:

• If internationally competitive research is your ambition and interest
• If you are competent in leading and motivating a team
• If you are excited about supervision of students/ early career scientists/ technical staff
• If you have experience in interdisciplinary interaction and cooperation
• If you have demonstrated fundraising skills

We offer you:

• A competitive research environment and state-of-the-art research infrastructure
• A friendly and productive working atmosphere
• An immediately available tenure track position to be converted into a long-term status after a period limited according to § 2 (1) WissZeitVG, depending on qualifications and upon positive evaluation.
• A gross salary up to E14 TV-L.

If you need further information feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Nicolaus von Wirén Tel.: +49 (0) 39482 5220.

What you need to know:

For us, your qualifications and strengths count. Therefore, everyone is welcome – independent of gender, origin, age, or disability. The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented and, therefore, explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. Our institute has been certified for Career and Family (“berufundfamilie”), and we offer family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours. The IPK has set a goal to employ more people with disabilities. Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.

Your application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online-application (including cover letter, description of future research agenda, CV, list of publications, certificates and degrees) by 12.09.2026. If you have questions or require more information, please contact Kerstin Schweigert (jobs[at]ipk-gatersleben.de). Please indicate the reference number 27/06/26 in your correspondence.

Foreign qualifications must carry out an equivalence test in Germany, which is subject to a fee. This must be presented in the event of a later hiring:

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