Molecular systems

Study principles governing cellular and molecular systems, including minimal synthetic systems, interactions among molecules, cells and organisms, and emergent complexity in biological networks. Combine molecular, biochemical, cellular or genetic experiments with quantitative and computational approaches. Establish an externally funded programme and contribute teaching, mentoring and service. The initial appointment runs from July 2027 to June 2031 with renewal following review.

This EMBO | EMBL Symposium examines how the molecular systems of modern cells originated and diversified. It connects chemistry, biochemistry, evolutionary biology and computational research through genomics, AI-assisted protein analysis, structural biology and ancestral sequence reconstruction. Themes include early metabolism, changes in protein structure and function, metabolic networks, evolutionary cell biology, the emergence of molecular complexity, and experimental reconstruction of ancestral proteins. Researchers at all career stages can attend in Heidelberg or virtually. Abstracts are