PhD Position in Computational Infection Genomics at Medizinische Hochschule Hannover 2026

The Computational Virology group at the TWINCORE Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research, a joint institution of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and Hannover Medical School (MHH), in Hannover is seeking a highly motivated PhD student with a strong computational background.

The project aims to develop genetic risk scores for severe course of infection with the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to enable individualized risk stratification, prevention, and therapy. 
 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 22, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMedizinische Hochschule Hannover
• City to studyLower Saxony
• School to studyMedizinische Hochschule Hannover
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A part-time position initially limited to three years with 25.03 hours per week at one of the largest employers in the state of Lower Saxony
• Depending on your personal qualifications, remuneration up to pay grade E 13 in accordance with TV-L is possible, with the benefits of public service (e.g. company pension scheme and supplementary insurance through VBL)
• An exciting role at the interface of research, healthcare and science management
• Collegial induction into a motivated and interdisciplinary team
• Personal and professional development opportunities – supported by our wide range of internal and external training and further education programmes
• Excellent public transport connections and the option of leasing a company bicycle
• An outstanding range of sports, counselling and preventive healthcare programmes – because your health is important to us

Requirements

• Background in computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, or a related field
• Programming experience (e.g. Python, R) and interest in working with large biological datasets
• Interest in human genetics, infection biology, and genomics
• Experience with Linux/UNIX and version control (e.g. Git) is an advantage
• Good communication skills in English; German is a plus but not required
• Motivated candidates who do not meet all criteria but are keen to learn are encouraged to apply

Application Documents

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Short motivation letter describing your background and interest in the project
• Link to a code/software portfolio (e.g. GitHub)
• Contact details of two references

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Appplications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the MHH webpage.