**The Position** We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join our research team, focusing on advancing our understanding of membrane proteins and protein design. This will enable the discovery of biologics for previously considered undruggable target proteins. **Tasks & responsibilities** + In your new role, you will plan and execute projects in the lab on membrane protein purification and/or protein design and collaborate in interdisciplinary biologics discovery teams. + Using state of the art in silico methods, you will design and engineer proteins with improved stability and solubility. + Furthermore, you will develop and optimize protocols for the extraction and purification of membrane proteins, to enable challenging biologics drug discovery projects. + You will analyze and interpret complex data sets using various biophysical and biochemical techniques to characterize protein-protein interactions and structure-function relationships, to increase our understanding of targets with novel biology. + Additionally, you will contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings both internally and externally. **Requirements** + Master’s degree in Biophysics or related discipline such as Biochemistry or Structural Biology, PhD is preferable + Postdoctoral experience in protein science, with a focus on membrane proteins and/or protein design is valuable + Proficient in using computational tools such as AlphaFold, Rosetta Suite, and ProteinMPNN for protein structure prediction, analysis, and design + Expert in protein purification, including membrane protein extraction, chromatography, and reconstitution + Proficient in protein characterization methods including nanoDSF, Mass Spectrometry, and SDS-PAGE + Fluent in English written and spoken, German language skills are a plus **Ready to contact us?** Please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330. Recruitment process: Step 1: Online application - application deadline is January 12, 2025. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to January 5, 2025 are guaranteed to be considered. Step 2: Virtual meeting end of January 2025 Step 3: On-site interviews mid of February 2025 Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.