Academic Researcher (f/m/d) Part-time

Research Scientist Position at IBG-4

The research at IBG-4 focuses on scientific objectives that can be addressed using nuclear magnetic resonance. The Muhle-Goll Laboratory applies NMR spectroscopy to biological and medical questions and has extensive experience in metabolomic analysis.

As part of the project, complex traits and their potential interactions in medaka fish are being investigated. Eighty nearly homozygous fish lines are being phenotyped for their voluntary swimming activity and analyzed using RNA sequencing and NMR metabolomic fingerprinting. RNA sequencing of various tissues will be performed to identify metabolic differences, and behavioral phenotyping will be conducted using open-field and swim-tunnel tests. The extracts from the respective tissues will be examined for characteristic differences using NMR spectroscopy and statistically evaluated.

Your Tasks

• Metabolomics studies on medaka fish lines using NMR spectroscopy
• Swim-tunnel experiments and organ dissection followed by tissue extraction
• Analysis of the extracts using NMR spectroscopy
• Uni- and multivariate statistical analysis
• Correlation analysis with genome and RNA-Seq data
• Maintenance of computer and laboratory equipment, particularly the spectrometers
• Assistance with general computer and laboratory organization, as well as procurement and disposal

Your Profile

• A completed university degree (Master's/Diploma) in chemistry, biology, or a related field
• Experience with analytical techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of statistics
• Good written and spoken English skills

We Offer

• Science for Impact: Engage with topics of societal relevance — in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.
• Flexible Working Hours: Take advantage of flexible‑hours schemes, remote‑work options, and a 30‑day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work‑life balance.
• Career‑Building and Developmental Opportunities: We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing‑education options, and personalized support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Family-friendliness: The “KIT‑Family +” program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent‑child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Stay Healthy: Under the motto “Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul,” we promote your well‑being through fitness classes and mental‑health programmes.
• Individualised Extra Benefits: Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job location: Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (and Karlsruhe)

Salary: Salary category 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract duration: 3 years

Contact person in line-management Dr. Claudia Muhle-Goll claudia.muhle-goll@kit.edu +49 721 608-29357

If you have general questions about the application process, please contact Daniela Wörner Personalservice (PSE) daniela.woerner@kit.edu +49 721 608-25006

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-09-03 Job posting number: 285/2026