2026 Leibniz Institute of Virology Post-doctoral Researcher Full-time for the Research Unit "Emerging Viruses"

The Leibniz Institute of Virology is looking for a highly motivated and team-oriented candidate with a strong interest in infectious diseases in the field of virology. This position encompasses studies of virus-host interactions utilizing various cellular models, including sophisticated primary cell models and organoids, along with advanced cellular biology techniques.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorLeibniz Institute of Virology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Exciting activity at a Leibniz Association institute
• Working as part of a highly motivated team in an international environment
• 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

• PhD in a relevant field (virology, immunology, molecular and cell biology) with at least one publication as lead author in a reputable international journal.
• Extensive experience in cell culture and molecular biology methods is expected.
• Beneficial would be experience in RNA-based methods/ non-coding RNAs.
• Experience in working with positive strand viruses (coronaviruses, flaviviruses at BSL3 level) and organoids would be beneficial.
• Commitment, teamwork, strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to plan and execute experiments independently and adaptively.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Willingness to supervise students in the lab.

Application Documents

• Motivation letter and a short description of previous experiences and technical skills,
• CV,
• Publication list, and
• Names and contact information of two or three references

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Application Deadline

Not Specified

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

For more information, kindly visit Leibniz Institute of Virology webpage.