- Hiring date
- 01.01.2025
- Time limit
- The contract will initially run for 3 years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 08/14/2024
As a member of the Helmholtz Association, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, conducts top-level research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to fight infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new effective substances and vaccines.
Information about the research group:
Our research in the junior research group of Dr. Herhaus focuses on cell homeostasis, intrinsic and extrinsic cell immunity in pathogen infections. We are interested in deciphering mechanisms of innate immunity, for instance regulated by autophagy, using cell culture techniques and mouse models. We are associated with the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center 1177 on selective autophagy (www.sfb1177.de). In addition, we aim to better understand cell-cell communication through extracellular vesicles and their influence on immune regeneration. We are also interested in deciphering the molecular mechanisms of how pathogens utilize cellular membranes and organelles, in particular their contact sites, for pathogen spread and survival. We offer the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary and international team, embedded in the excellent scientific environment at the HZI with direct access to state-of-the-art technological facilities.
Tasks
- Carrying out various biochemical analysis methods in the research laboratory
- Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments
- Recording the work carried out
- Preparation of scientific publications and presentation of the results obtained
Prerequisites
- Completed scientific university degree with doctorate in biochemistry, biology, microbiology, biomedicine, veterinary medicine, medicine or an equivalent scientific field
- Comprehensive knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology and immunology
- Experience with common biochemical analysis methods (e.g. Western blotting, ELISA, FACS, mass spectrometry), data analysis and cell culture
- Reliable, team player, motivated
- Publication(s) in scientific journals
Business fluent in written and spoken English
Advantageous for this position:
- Experience with mouse models and pathogens
- Experience with R for data analysis
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
- 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
- Possible subsidy 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 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 number114/2024, 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!
