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September 10, 2025

**Job Description**
The “Muscle Metabolism and Ageing” group, led by Dr. Stephanie A. Fernandes, is seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to investigate the regulation of anabolic and catabolic processes in skeletal muscle ageing, with a particular focus on the contribution of mTORC1 signaling. The successful candidate will design and execute molecular studies, analyze data independently, and contribute to research dissemination and funding applications.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Capability of working independently, bringing commitment, critical thinking and a problem-solving mindset
• Strong track record of scientific accomplishments
• Prior hands-on experience in cell culture, mouse work, biochemical assays, metabolomics or microscopy is highly desirable
• Work well in a team and think creatively
• A FELASA certificate for work with laboratory animals would be considered a strong asset
• Expertise in skeletal muscle biology, lysosome biology and/or human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology
• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior lab members, such as master’s or undergraduate students

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Molecular Biology
• Cellular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Related field

**Experience**
Other:
• PhD (or near completion)

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Experience
Other: • PhD (or near completion)
Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Annual Salary: Performance-related salary in accordance with the TVöD Bund Position Classification: TVöD-Bund Benefits: Company pension scheme (VBL), great working atmosphere, regular further training, targeted induction programme, good work-life-balance, flexible working hours, family-friendly workplace (parent-child room, Max Planck family office support, external family service company, daycare centre partnerships), fitness room and discounts at local fitness centres, very good public transport connections and a discounted and subsidised Germany job ticket
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: Until August 2029
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Muscle Metabolism and Ageing group • Minerva Fast Track Research Group
Supervisor(s)
Dr. Stephanie A. Fernandes
Supervisor Email
fernandes_job[at]age.mpg.de
Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing
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