2025 Postdoc Position Chromatin Biology of Gammaherpesvirus Infection at Leibniz Institute of Virology

The Leibniz Institute of Virology (LIV) is looking for a highly motivated, ambitious and team-oriented candidate for a Postdoc position (f/m/x) Chromatin Biology of Gammaherpesvirus Infection. The Research Department Virus Genomics, headed by Prof. Adam Grundhoff, investigates chronically infecting DNA viruses, with a focus on the role of chromatin control mechanisms during viral latency and virus-induced tumorigenesis.

Your Tasks:

• Conduct and shape a research project on chromatin control in cells infected with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV)
• Perform experimental laboratory work to investigate molecular cross-talk between KSHV and EBV in different cell systems, including primary B cells and lymphoid organoids
• Analyze primary data and integrate results with published scientific data and literature
• Present research findings at national and international level
• Draft manuscripts and develop future research projects
• Integrate into the research team and provide support for junior members and students

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 20, 2025
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorLeibniz Institute of Virology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Working as part of a highly motivated team in a state-of-the art, international research environment with excellent core facilities
• Remuneration according to EG 13 TV-AVH (Hamburg Employment Law Association Collective Agreement) (comparable to TVöD - Civil Service Collective Agreement), including company pension scheme
• 30 days of annual vacation
• Further training opportunities, incl. subsidized English and German courses at the Institute
• Grant for unscheduled child care
• Health protection offers at the Institute (in cooperation with voiio GmbH)
• Flexible, family-friendly working hours
• HVV Deutschlandticket subsidy
• Canteen use subsidy

Requirements

• Solid experience in cell biology and experimental laboratory work
• Expertise in bioinformatic sequence data analysis and/or virology is a plus 
• Strong commitment, team spirit, very good communication and organizational skills, and ability to work in an independent and flexible manner
• PhD degree in the Life Sciences
• Very good English language skills (oral and written)

Application Deadline

November 20, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Leibniz Institute of Virology on jobs.leibniz-liv.de to apply

• Your application should include a letter of motivation, CV, short description of previous research projects and technical expertise, names and contact details of two referees and your certificates.

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