Institute of Physiology and Cell Biology. Starting date: as soon as possible, at the latest September 1,2026.

**Area of responsibility**

The Institute of Physiology and Cell Biology aims to recruit a highly motivated post-doctoral scientistto join the Cell Biology group, headed by Prof. Dr. Sjoerd van Wijk. We study how ubiquitination andautophagy control cell survival, programmed cell death, inflammation and cell differentiation inbroad pathophysiological settings, including oncology and infection. For this, human and animalpre-clinical experimental systems, including cell lines, primary cells, organoids and iPSC-derivedcells, will be integrated with cell biology with biochemistry, molecular biology and omicsapproaches, including CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, super-resolution and confocal microscopy andmass-spectrometry. For examples of recent research, see Wächtershäuser et al, Signal TransductTarget Ther, 11(1):204; Zein et al, Autophagy, 21(5):1075-1095 and Weinelt et al, Cell Death Dis,15(1):77.

The position will be closely involved in shaping the research group, setting up the lab and planningand performing independent research at the interface of cell biology, biochemistry and molecularbiology with imaging and computational data analysis. The successful candidate will play centralroles in collaborations between different scientific and clinical research groups and in developinginnovative approaches in comparative cell biology to improve animal and human health. Theposition furthermore combines opportunities for teaching, scientific and academic qualification(Habilitation) and the development of independent research projects within the scope of the group.


**Key Focus Areas:**

• Independent experimental scientific research in comparative cell biology.

• Teaching and supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD students/Habilitation.

• Coordination of lab setup and daily running.

• Contribution to the development and implementation of integrative analytical approaches forcell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, incl. multi-omics, CRISPR/Cas-basedapproaches, imaging and bioinformatic image analysis.

• Support in the analysis of large datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, single-cell data and imaging).

• Support in the preparation of scientific publications and grant applications, for example for theGerman Research Foundation.

• Organization of scientific exchange activities, workshops and project meetings.


**Recruitment requirements:**

• A university degree and doctoral degree/PhD in (Molecular) Cell Biology, Biochemistry, MolecularBiology, Biology, Veterinary Medicine ("Approbation"), or a related discipline.

• Excellent written and spoken German and English language skills.

• Experience with, or strong interest in, multiscale imaging, CRISPR/Cas-based methods andprimary cell/tissue culture (organoids).

• Basic knowledge in the analysis of high-dimensional biological datasets, particularly microscopicdatasets.

• Knowledge of additional disciplines, including systems biology, gene regulation, epigenomics ormultiscale data integration, is advantageous.

**Required professional knowledge and personal skills:**

• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts across disciplinary boundaries.

• Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style.

• Excellent organizational, communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to contribute to scientific coordination, develop independent research questions andparticipate in the preparation of publications and grant applications.

• Curious, strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills combined with the ability to developinnovative solutions.

• Flexibility and willingness to rapidly familiarize oneself with new technologies and researchareas.

**What we offer:**

• Special annual bonus

• Flexible working hours

• 30 days holiday

• Additional retirement arrangement: Pension Institution of the Federal Republic and the FederalStates (the company pension of the public service)

• Staff canteen with discount meal offers

• Participation in university sports at a discount

• Targeted further education and training opportunities

• Family friendliness

• Appreciative working atmosphere with contemporary management culture

The employment relationship is subject to the public sector collective agreement on the federalstates (TV-L). Severely disabled applicants will be given priority in the case of equal suitability. TheUniversity of Veterinary Medicine Hannover particularly wants to promote the professional equalityof men and women. Therefore, it strives to increase the underrepresented gender in the respective area.


**Contact:**

For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Sjoerd van Wijk, Institute ofPhysiology and Cell Biology via telephone number +49 511 953-6119 or

Sjoerd.van.Wijk@tiho-hannover.de

When preparing your application, please include your CV, a motivation letter with ashort statement of your research plans and how your expertise would contribute tothe aims of our group, an overview of publications and third-party funding, as wellas the contact information of three referees. Applications should be submitted viaour online portal by 31.07.2026 at the latest.

All application documents will be destroyed after completion of the personnelselection process. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. Please see www.tiho-hannover.de/ds-bew for more information.