PhD position (f/m/x) CRC 1218 on‘mitochondrial regulation of cellular function’
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Institute of Biochemistry | Riemer lab

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Colognemake us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities inscience, technology, and administration.

In the framework of the Collaborative Research Centre(CRC) / Sonderforschungsbereich (SFB) 1218 on “mitochondrialregulation of cellular function” (www.sfb1218.uni-koeln.de), scientists from different research institutions in Colognehave teamed up to study how mitochondria influence activity,differentiation and survival of the cell. The CRC 1218 hasbeen funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG)since July 2016. In the framework of the CRC 1218, the Riemerlab searches for a doctoral candidate (f/m/x).

The Riemer lab (https://riemerlab.uni-koeln.de/) is part of theInstitute for Biochemistry at the University of Cologne. Weare interested in mitochondrial redox biology and biogenesisand their links to cellular metabolism, and employ a widetoolbox of biochemical and cell biological methods includingstate-of-the-art proteomics, biochemical reconstitutionexperiments, and genetically encoded redox sensors.

YOUR TASKS

• The doctoral candidate will perform a project with thegoal to understand how redox signals help mitochondriato communicate with the remainder of the cell, andhow they affect mitochondrial outer membrane proteostasis.The doctoral candidate will employ a wide varietyof biochemical and cell biological experiments includingunbiased -omics experiments and approaches with genetically encoded fluorescent proteins to uncovermolecular mechanisms underlying different aspects of redoxsignalling from and within mammalian mitochondria.

YOUR PROFILE

• We search for a doctoral candidate with a M.Sc. backgroundin molecular biology, biochemistry, molecularmedicine or biological chemistry with curiosity andenthusiasm for biochemical research.
• Ability to plan experiments, develop methods and carryout analyses, and summarize results in English is arequirement.
• Having worked on a topic focussing on molecularmechanisms of cellular processes during their Masterthesis would be advantageous.

WE OFFER

• A diverse working environment with equalopportunities
• Support in balancing work and family life
• Extensive advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management offers
• Flexible working time models

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities anddiversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordancewith the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia
(Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We alsoexpressly welcome applications from all suitable candidatesregardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and socialorigin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 01.10.2025 on a part-timebasis (25,89 hours per week). It is initially limited to twoyears. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirementsand personal qualifications, the salary will be basedon remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for theGerman public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualificationswithout a photo including a short letter describing your motivationfor applying for this position under:https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number isWiss2507-03. The application deadline is 04.09.2025.For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Jan Riemer(jan.riemer@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.

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