Helmholtz Junior Research Group Leaders (f/m/d)

Area of research:

Führungskräfte

Job description:Prerequisite:

We are looking for highly qualified junior scientists with international experience, holding a PhD or MD degree, and having an excellent scientific track record in the areas of microbiology including the microbiota, phages, virology, CRISPR biology, immunology, vaccinology and immunotherapy, bioinformatics, systems biology, medicinal chemistry, natural products or drug research. Junior Research Groups will be funded for a period of 5 years. Funding covers the positions of the group leader, a postdoctoral scientist, a PhD student, a technician plus consumables and instrumentation. A junior professorship at Würzburg University or the University of Saarland, respectively, is desirable. Based on a positive external review, a permanent position as group leader at the HZI will be offered to successful junior research group leaders.

Selected candidates can expect a vibrant scientific environment with much exchange between HZI’s research topics and access to excellent infrastructure and networks. We also offer outstanding leadership training at the Helmholtz Management Academy. The HZI provides a family-friendly environment. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strive for professional equality between women and men.

In addition, our offer includes:

• 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
• 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

We therefore expressly welcome applications from qualified women for these positions. The position is suitable for part-time work.

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 resumé.

Salary:E15 TVöD Bund

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.