- Research group
- Antiviral Antibody-Omics
- Hiring date
- at the earliest possible date
- Time limit
- initially limited to 2 years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 9a TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 01/03/2025
Infectious diseases continue to pose a threat in many parts of the world as microbes become resistant to drugs and global trade accelerates the spread of pathogens.
At TWINCORE, medical and basic scientists work together in infection research, particularly at the interface between basic research and clinical development. This basic research aims to develop new therapies and diagnostic methods for patients while also finding answers to questions from clinical practice.
The scientists at TWINCORE also support the development of risk assessment strategies for clinical trials of infectious diseases in advance of regulatory approval. This enables the link between research and practice in infection control.
Besides neutralizing pathogens such as viruses, antibodies can trigger an entire arsenal of additional Fc-dependent innate effector functions. New findings point to the importance of these effector functions for antibody-mediated control of viral infections such as HIV, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV. An important goal of our laboratory is to characterize protective antibody responses in humans. Furthermore, we want to develop new, improved antibody-based antiviral therapies.
Tasks
- Support in conducting complex and diverse translational research
- Independent planning, execution and evaluation of scientific experiments (molecular biology, immunology, cell culture)
- Supervision of research assistants and trainees
- Laboratory organization
Prerequisites
- Completed training as a biological technical assistant / medical technical assistant / biology laboratory assistant or comparable training with equivalent skills
- Experience in general and immunological methods (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry)
- Knowledge of working with cell cultures and primary cells
- Very good work organization, ability to work in a team and personal responsibility
Good knowledge of German and English
An advantage for this position:
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Motivation to plan and conduct your own experiments and present the results
- Experience with bacteriophages (e.g. phage display)
Working hours
25 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 as well as home office
- 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 include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.
Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 144/2024 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!
