"Junior Group Leader for RNA-Biology, RNA-Technology or RNA-Medicine (f/m/d)"

Junior Group Leader Positions (f/m/d)

The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) in Würzburg, Germany, is offering two Junior Group Leader Positions for RNA-Biology, RNA-Technology or RNA-Medicine.

HIRI is a site of the Braunschweig Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in cooperation with the University of Würzburg and is located on the Würzburg Medical Campus.

Responsibilities:

• Cutting-edge research in the fields of RNA biology (including microbes, phages, eukaryotic viruses and the immune response of infected hosts), RNA technologies (such as single-cell RNA sequencing, CRISPR-Cas and other RNA-programmable protein complexes, visualization of RNA localization in the cell, RNA modifications) or RNA medicine (with a focus on RNA as a target, effector or guide molecule, including antisense oligonucleotides, therapeutic mRNA and CRISPR-Cas-based therapies). In the latter case, close cooperation with the International Graduate Program, RNAmed – Future Leaders in RNA-Based Medicine (www.rnamed.de), is expected.
• Promotion of young scientists
• Acquisition of third-party funding
• Participation in academic self-administration

Requirements:

• Completed university degree in biology, (bio)chemistry, molecular biology, human medicine or a comparable discipline, as well as an outstanding doctoral degree in life sciences, natural sciences or medicine
• Early stage in scientific career (no more than four years since obtaining the doctoral degree; in medicine, no more than seven years)
• Gender-equitable and diversity-sensitive leadership experience, initial experience in leading a team
• Research profile of international standing and strong publication record
• Comprehensive understanding of laboratory techniques in molecular biology
• Strong interest in RNA-based infection research
• Understanding of modern RNA techniques (e.g., single-cell RNA sequencing)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Results-oriented work style with initiative, diligence, reliability and commitment

We offer you:

• Attractive personnel and financial resources for the junior research group
• Support for a subsequent application for a Junior Professorship (W1) at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Würzburg
• An attractive, future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Medical Campus Würzburg
• State-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies
• Flexible working hours, part-time models and home office options
• A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
• Extensive training and continuing education opportunities
• A family office to support family and career as well as childcare options
• Interesting additional public service benefits
• Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket