Tätigkeitsprofil:

The “Muscle Metabolism and Ageing” group is interested in understanding the regulation of anabolic and catabolic processes in skeletal muscle ageing, with a particular focus on the contribution of mTORC1 signaling. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow with a PhD (or near completion) in molecular or cellular biology, biochemistry or a related field. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently, bringing commitment, critical thinking and a problem-solving mindset to the group.
The Minerva Fast Track Research Group “Muscle Metabolism and Ageing” headed by Dr. Stephanie A. Fernandes is looking for a full time Postdoctoral Research Fellow (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

• Investigate the role of mTORC1 and lysosomes in muscle physiology and ageing
• Design and perform molecular studies on iPSC-derived skeletal muscle cells andaged mouse models
• Independently analyze data and develop innovative experiments
• Support the preparation of funding proposals, fellowship applications and publications
• Present research findings at internal seminars and international conferences
• Stay up to date with relevant literature
• Supervise junior scientists

Anforderungsprofil:

Your qualifications:

• Strong track record of scientific accomplishments is essential
• Prior hands-on experience in cell culture, mouse work, biochemical assays,metabolomics or microscopy is highly desirable
• We particularly value individuals who work well in a team and think creatively
• A FELASA certificate for work with laboratory animals would be considered a strongasset
• Candidates with expertise in skeletal muscle biology, lysosome biology and/orhuman induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology will be given preferentialconsideration
• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior lab members, such as master's orundergraduate students, is considered a strong asset and reflects the collaborativespirit we foster in our team

Our offer:

• A performance-related salary in accordance with the TVöD Bund and a companypension scheme (VBL)
• A great working atmosphere in a motivated and friendly team, the opportunity forregular further training and a targeted induction programme
• Good work-life-balance, flexible working hours
• Family-friendly workplace: Parent-child room, support through the Max Planck familyoffice and an external family service company; daycare places available via daycarecentre partnerships
• Fitness room and discounts at local fitness centres
• Very good public transport connections and a discounted and subsidised Germanyjob ticket

The employment contract is based on the TVöD-Bund (collective agreement for the public service) and will run until August 2029.
The Max Planck Society endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity, and therefore seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of employees with severe disabilities in its workforce. Applications from persons with severe disabilities are expressly desired.

Are you interested?
Then please upload your complete application documents, containing a one-page letter with a personal statement describing your scientific accomplishments and your interests in our laboratory, your CV including list of publications, as well as contact information for 3 references in electronic form, as one single pdf-file until 15.10.2025 via our online application platform: https://recruitingapp-2695.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/494/Application/New/1
For informal inquiries about the position, please contact Stephanie Fernandes (sfernandes@age.mpg.de). For further information about the Institute and the Fernandes
lab visit: https://www.age.mpg.de/fernandes

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