Your Tasks Candidates are expected to conduct internationally competitive research, actively contribute to the scientific activities of the NUCLEATE Cluster, acquire third-party funding, and engage with local and international research networks. Participation in teaching and the training of early-career researchers (in English and/or German) is welcome. Research excellence, originality, and the potential for scientific interactions within the cluster will be key selection criteria. Your profile Applicants should be at an early stage of their scientific career. At the application deadline, ideally no more than four years should have elapsed since the award of the doctoral degree (or seven years in the field of medicine). Required qualifications include a doctoral degree in life sciences, computer sciences, pharmacy or medicine, an outstanding publication record, international research experience, and a strong commitment to advancing nucleic acid research across experimental, technological, computational, or translational domains. Your benefits The successful candidates will receive attractive packages including personnel and financial resources, access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and innovative technologies, and integration into a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment. They will benefit from close interactions with leading researchers across the NUCLEATE Cluster network, access to shared scientific and technological platforms, and extensive professional development opportunities and family-support services offered by the host institutions. Application The positions are available at the earliest possible date. Appointments will initially be made for five years and may be extended by one additional year, subject to evaluation and funding regulations. NUCLEATE Cluster is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and actively promotes equal opportunities. Applications from women are particularly encouraged in order to increase the representation of women in science and leadership positions. Equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference in accordance with applicable regulations. International applications are highly welcome. For general information, please contact: Dr. Jacqueline Cordes NUCLEATE Cluster Office Phone: +49 (0) Email: For further information specific to each host institution, please contact: LMU: Prof. Dr. Veit Hornung, E-Mail: TUM: Prof. Dr. Stefan Engelhardt, E-Mail: JMU: Prof. Dr. Cynthia Sharma, E-Mail: Please submit your application until , stating your preferred host institution in the subject line, as a single PDF file via email to and include: Cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your motivation and fit for the position at the respective host institution Curriculum vitae, including research achievements and collaborations Complete publication list, highlighting up to five key publications with a brief statement of their significance and your contribution Research plan (maximum 3 pages) Contact details of at least three referees Application deadline: 16 August 2026 By submitting your application, you agree to the processing of your data as part of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Independent Group Leader (m/w/d) at NUCLEATE Cluster Arbeitgeber: Internetchemie
Das GFZ ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern ein dynamisches und internationales Forschungsumfeld bietet. Mit modernster Ausstattung, flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten fördert das GFZ die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter. Zudem profitieren Sie von einer guten Work-Life-Balance und der Möglichkeit, in einem inspirierenden Umfeld am Albert Einstein Science Park in Potsdam zu arbeiten.
