CareerPlan

Researcher/PhD (m/f/x) in Molecular Biology / Protein Science

Bochum, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-10-19

Core

Design, synthesize, and characterize novel metal complexes to investigate their mechanisms of action against cancer-relevant proteins and cells.

Role type

Researcher/PhD in Molecular Biology and Protein Science

Builds

Novel metal complexes and biochemical assays for cancer therapy research

Domain

Molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, biophysics, and translational medicine

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Recombinant protein expression, protein purification, protein characterization, biochemical assays, biophysical techniques, cell culture, 3D tumor organoid culture

Preferred skills

Experience with post-translational modifications analysis, experience with cancer cell monolayers

Technologies

Recombinant protein expression systems, biophysical characterization tools, 3D tumor organoid models

Responsibilities

Express, purify, and characterize recombinant protein targets; Investigate interactions between protein targets and drug-like compounds; Develop and optimize biochemical and biophysical assays; Investigate compounds in cancer cell monolayers and 3D tumor organoids; Analyze and document research findings through publications and presentations

Seniority

PhD level, independent researcher