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At the Microverse Cluster, we combine expertise in various scientific fields to advance microbiome research. Our mission is to uncover fundamental principles of microbial interactions and functions across diverse habitats.

We frequently publish job openings here, offering opportunities to join our team.

Current job advertisements

Student Assistant (HiWi) in Science Communication (20 hours/month | starting immediately | Jena)

Do you believe true greatness comes from within? We do too. At the Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse", we deal with the true rulers of this world: microorganisms. Whether in the ocean, in the soil, or in your gut – nothing works without these tiny players. We research how they live together in harmony and what happens when this balance tips (spoiler: nothing good).

However, our research is highly complex and often happens out of sight. That is why we need YOU. Help us make the invisible visible and make demanding topics graspable!

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

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External Job Openings in Our Field

Postdoctoral Researcher Chemical Biology

Junior Group Chemical Biology of the Research Profile LIFE at the Institute for Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), University of Jena

The Junior Group Chemical Biology supervised by Dr. Markus Lakemeyer invites applications for Postdoctoral Researcher Chemical Biology at the University of Jena commencing on 15.04.2026 or at the earliest opportunity. We offer a part-time position (75%, 30 hours per week) that is initially limited until 14.06.2028

The Lakemeyer group works to elucidate the molecular mechanisms driving microbial interactions, with a particular focus on the human gut microbiome. They develop and apply chemical biology methods – including chemical probe synthesis, protein biochemistry and chemical proteomics – to understand the impact of bacterial enzymes on multipartite interactions.

Application deadline: 10 March 2026

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Scientific Researcher Chemical Biology/Biochemistry

Junior Group Chemical Biology of the Research Profile LIFE at the Institute for Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), University of Jena

The Junior Group Chemical Biology supervised by Dr. Markus Lakemeyer invites applications for Scientific Researcher in Chemical Biology/Biochemistry
commencing on April 15, 2026 or at the earliest opportunity. We offer a part-time position (65%, 26 hours per week) that is initially limited until 14.06.2028.

The Lakemeyer group works to elucidate the molecular mechanisms driving microbial interactions, with a particular focus on the human gut microbiome. They develop and apply chemical biology methods – including chemical probe synthesis, protein biochemistry and chemical proteomics – to understand the impact of bacterial enzymes on multipartite interactions. This researcher will contribute to a highly interdisciplinary project that explores microbial enzymes as promising antimicrobial drug targets. The successful candidate will dissect enzyme function through biochemical characterization, conduct inhibitor screenings, and develop selective chemical probes and inhibitors.

Application deadline: 10 March 2026

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