Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/div) in Natural Product Discovery

Job Advertisement HKI-38/2024 The Leibniz Institute for Natural

Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) investigates the

pathobiology of human-pathogenic fungi and develops novel natural

product-based antiinfectives. As part of the Thuringian Research Group

Program, we are currently setting up the junior research group

Secondary Metabolism of Microbial Interactions and invite talented and

highly motivated candidates to apply for a position as a Postdoctoral

Researcher (m/f/div) in Natural Product Discovery Research area:

Natural products, especially of bacterial or fungal origin, are an

important source of new antibiotics. These metabolites further play

important roles in microbial interactions and communication. For the

discovery of novel (antimicrobial) natural products, we are

investigating interactions in the moss microbiome – a promising, but

so far understudied habitat. The candidate will collect bacterial

strains from mosses and use bioinformatics (metagenomics, genome

mining) to identify novel biosynthetic gene clusters in the moss

microbiome. Promising gene clusters will be characterized

experimentally to isolate the corresponding natural products and

determine their activities. To complement the young and committed

team, we are seeking an excellent and enthusiastic postdoctoral

researcher to start in January 2025 . The project is supported by the

Free State of Thuringia and the European Social Fund Plus. Your

profile: Doctoral degree in life sciences or chemistry (e.g.

[chemical] biology, biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, or a

related discipline) Experience in natural product isolation /

characterization or experience in natural product bioinformatics

(genome mining, metagenomics) Experience in working with plants is an

advantage Experience in high-resolution mass spectrometry and

metabolomics is a plus Data analysis and (Python) programming skills

are beneficial Very good communication skills in English, both written

and spoken Well-developed collaborative skills We offer: The

successful candidate will be hosted in the junior research group

Secondary Metabolism of Microbial Interactions , led by Dr. Jethro

Hemmann . The Leibniz-HKI is embedded in the outstanding scientific

environment of the Beutenberg Campus providing state-of-the-art

research facilities and a highly integrative network of life science

groups. We offer a multifaceted scientific project with excellent

technical facilities, a place in a committed team, as well as strong

scientific collaborations. Salary is paid according to German TV-L

(salary agreement for public service employees). Applications:

Leibniz-HKI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promote

diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It aims to increase the

proportion of underrepresented groups in case of equal suitability.

All qualified persons, regardless of color, religion, age, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran

status, or other classification protected by law, will receive

consideration for employment. Complete applications in English should

include a cover letter, a CV containing a complete list of

publications, a brief statement of research experiences, a certificate

of study / transcript of records, and the addresses of two possible

referees and should be submitted via the Leibniz-HKI online

application system . The deadline for the advertisement is October 13,

2024 , but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Further

information: Dr. Jethro Hemmann | +49 3641 532-1478 |

apply.job.24282153@hokifyjob.com Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research

and Infection Biology Adolf-Reichwein-Straße 23 | 07745 Jena