WE ARE OFFERING

Two Postdoctoral Positions (m/f/div)

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg (Germany) has an opening for two postdoctoral positions in the research group Transposable elements and mammalian development group of Dr. Juliane Glaser (https://www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/glaser).

The positions are initially limited for two years. We actively support the candidates in applying for third-party funding (e.g. EMBO, HFSP, MSCA, Alexander von Humboldt, DFG Walter Benjamin). The starting date is flexible, between July and December 2026.

YOUR TASKS:

Independently drive your own research project fitting the scope of the lab to tackle how transposable elements are contributing to mammalian embryonic development in health and disease
Analyze and interpret scientific data
Adapt existing methodologies and develop new approaches in the lab
Develop original research ideas aligned with the lab’s vision
Guide and supervise students (from Bachelor’s to PhD level)
Present research findings at lab meetings, institute seminars, and international conferences
Collaborate with researchers within and outside the Institute
Embed the principles of mutual respect, equality, diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability in all aspects of your work

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic degree in life science including PhD in biology, bioinformatics or related fields
Ability to work independently on research activities and actively contribute to scientific discussions and new research ideas
Excellent communication skills in English
Demonstrated experience contributing to scientific publications and presentations
Highly motivated scientist with a passion for developmental biology, strong team spirit, and enthusiasm for working in a diverse research environment

The candidate must have at least one of the following experience:

Experience working on transposable elements and/or computational analysis of repetitive sequences
Experience in experimental embryology
Experience with microscopy and image analysis
Experience with genomics datasets

WE OFFER:

Located in a region that connects Germany, France and Switzerland, our institute offers an international research environment with outstanding infrastructure facilities and a positive working atmosphere that places a high value on work-life balance.

Payment according to TVöD up to a maximum of E13 if the collectively agreed and personal requirements are fulfilled
Social benefits in line with public service (VBL)
Additional performance-related remuneration component
Professional training and development opportunities
Good public transport connections and subsidy for job ticket
Challenging work in a modern working environment
Mobile working at a location of your choice within Germany is possible up to a maximum of 40% of the regular weekly working hours in justified cases.
Catering provided by the institute's own cafeteria on site and shopping facilities within walking distance
Dual-Career-Support and Welcome-Service
Family-friendly offers (affiliated day care center at the institute, parent-child room, breastfeeding room)

Max Planck Institute for
Immunobiology and Epigenetics
HR Department
Stübeweg 51
79108 Freiburg

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Have we sparked your interest? Please apply with your complete application documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, certificates, contact of at least two references) via our online applicantion portal at www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de until 06th March 2026.

The Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) in Freiburg, Germany is an interdisciplinary research institution that conducts basic research in two key areas of modern biology: Immunobiology and Epigenetics. Central questions address the molecular basis of cell type identities, as they are regulated during immune cell differentiation, metabolic response and epigenetic chromatin adaptation.

We value and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from severely disabled people. We would also like to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.

Max Planck Institute for
Immunobiology and Epigenetics
HR Department
Stübeweg 51
79108 Freiburg