Postdoctoral position: “Molecular Biology of RNA Phages” (f/m/d)
- Research group
- Molecular Principles of RNA Phages
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- The contract will initially run for two years. However, a longer-term commitment is aspired regardless of full- or part-time employment
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 08/04/2024
The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) is offering a Postdoctoral position: “Molecular Biology of RNA Phages” (f/m/d) in the research group Molecular Principles of RNA Phages under the direction of Jun.-Prof. Jens Hör.
Tasks
- Responsible for the content of research tasks in projects of other scientists
- Investigation of the RNA-based regulatory mechanisms of Cystoviridae
- Implementation of various high-throughput sequencing methods
- Participation in various co-operation projects with internal and external partners
- Guidance of Master/Bachelor students
Prerequisites
- Successfully completed university or master's degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, or a related field and PhD in microbiology or related field
- Prior experience in phage biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and/or biochemistry
- Experience in the elucidation of mechanistic processes in the cell
- Highly motivated and independent and able to work as part of an international team
- Strong written and spoken English language communication skills
- Strong publication record given career stage
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
- Interesting additional public service benefits
- Subsidization of the job ticket
People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The position is held at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI) in Braunschweig. The place of employment is Würzburg.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
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Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 098/2024, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
About the HIRI
The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) is the first institution of its kind worldwide to combine ribonucleic acid (RNA) research with infection biology. Based on novel findings from our strong basic research program, our long-term goal is to develop innovative therapeutic approaches to better diagnose and treat human infections. HIRI is a site of the Braunschweig Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in cooperation with the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) and is located on the Würzburg Medical Campus.
More information at www.helmholtz-hiri.de.
