Scientist in Proteomics (m/f/div)

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg (Germany) has an opening for a scientist in proteomics in the research group of Dr. Gerhard Mittler (https://www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/proteomics ). 

The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is initially limited for one year.

YOUR TASKS:

• Organisational tasks for the Nanodiag BW project
• Provision of methods and workflows in proteomic analysis
• Development of new methods for sample preparation, chromatographic analysis, LC-MS data acquisition and data interpretation, with a focus on histone analysis

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Academic degree and PhD in life science, specialising in biotechnology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and protein analytics (proteomics) or a related field

Skills in:

• Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or similar image processing software
• Basic knowledge and practical experience in the operation of high-resolution mass spectrometers (preferably Orbitrap or timsTOF instruments), in the operation and maintenance of (MS-coupled) nano(U)HPLC chromatography systems as well as in the analysis of LC-MS data
• Basic knowledge of a programming language and experience in epigenetics research is an advantage
• Sound knowledge of molecular cell biology (cell culture, Western blot), of protein biochemistry and chromatography (in particular affinity purification using antibodies) or of bioinformatics (programming skills, R or Python, statistics, analysis of complex datasets)
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative, as well as teamwork skills
• German language skills at B1 level are an advantage (networking with Nanodiag BW project partners)
• Fluent spoken and written English

WE OFFER:

Located in a region that connects Germany, France and Switzerland, our institute offers an international research environment with outstanding infrastructure facilities and a positive working atmosphere that places a high value on work-life balance.

• Payment according to TVöD up to a maximum of E13 if the collectively agreed and personal requirements are fulfilled
• Social benefits in line with public service (VBL)
• Additional performance-related remuneration component
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Good public transport connections and subsidy for job ticket
• Challenging work in a modern working environment
• Mobile working at a location of your choice within Germany is possible up to a maximum of 40% of the regular weekly working hours in justified cases.
• Dual-Career-Support and Welcome-Service
• Family-friendly offers (affiliated day care center at the institute, parent-child room, breastfeeding room)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Have we sparked your interest? Please apply with your complete application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, certificates) via our online application portal  until 30th April 2026.

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg, Germany is an interdisciplinary research institution that conducts basic research in two key areas of modern biology: Immunobiology and Epigenetics. Central questions address the molecular basis of cell type identities, as they are regulated during immune cell differentiation, metabolic response and epigenetic chromatin adaptation.

We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.

Max-Planck-Institut
of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
HR Department
Stübeweg 51
79108 Freiburg