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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.

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Summary

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

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.

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