"Research Associate (f/m/d) in Molecular Infection Biology research (PhD)"

Research Associate (f/m/d) in Molecular Infection Biology research (PhD)

Job-ID: J000000541
Start date: 01.02.2026
Location: Düsseldorf
Working hours: Part time (50%), limited until: 31.01.2029
Job category: science / research / teaching
Salary group: EGr. 13 TV-L

The newly founded Institute of Molecular Pathogenicity conducts research in the field of Molecular Infection Biology. We aim to understand how defense proteins of the innate immune system detect and combat bacterial pathogens, and how these pathogens evade immune responses. To fundamentally understand these host–pathogen interactions, we use an interdisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology, immunology, biophysics, and biochemistry. The lab language is English.

Your Profile

• M.Sc. in Biochemistry, Biology, or a related area.
• Research experience in protein biochemistry, cell biology, and microbiology.
• Experience in confocal fluorescence microscopy or MD simulations is desirable.
• Strong motivation to carry out and troubleshoot a scientific project.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse, international team.
• Willingness to supervise bachelor's and master's students in the lab and in practical courses the institute offers.
• Proactive, creative, reliable, and responsible character.
• Solution-oriented working attitude.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Our Offer

• PhD position for three years to be filled as soon as possible.
• Applications are accepted exclusively via the HHU application portal. Both, applications from persons who finished or are about to finish their master's program are welcome. Besides your letter of motivation, CV, and certificates of bachelor's and master's degrees, please also provide your bachelor's and master's transcripts and two letters of recommendation.

The employment is initially limited to three years. This is a qualification position within the meaning of the Science Temporary Contract Act (WissZeitVG), which serves to promote the scientific qualification of the employee (doctorate).

• Company pension grant
• Good transport connection
• Free parking
• Flexitime
• Union rates
• Part-time possible
• Payment of capital-forming benefits

Contact

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Miriam Kutsch, +49 (0) 2 11-81-1 41 59
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf