PhD Candidates (f/m/d) for Challenges in Infection Research at the HZI

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH Department Human Resources Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Medical sciences » Health sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Offer Starting Date 1 Aug 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 580 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) is looking for a total of 10 PhD Candidates (f/m/d) for Challenges in Infection Research at the HZI (various locations across Germany). An exceptional opportunity for curious, young scientist to work in a stimulating environment. We invite applicants to undertake their PhD project at one of the five locations of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). HZI is Germany’s largest academic institution dedicated to infection research and a member of the Helmholtz Association. For 60 years, HZI has been at the forefront of the fight against infectious diseases. We welcome a broad spectrum of disciplines, believing in thinking outside the box, to address the most pressing challenges in infection research. By encouraging interdisciplinary approaches, we drive innovative solutions through diverse perspectives. Applicants should meet the following requirements: A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in biomedical sciences e.g., Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Physics, Pharmacy etc. and an ambitious and innovative mindset as well as excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and a willingness to work in an intercultural team. A funded PhD position under the German federal pay scale (equivalent E13 TVöD Bund, 65%), including health insurance, pension, and 30 days of paid vacation, providing a secure income sufficient for living in Germany with full social benefits. By joining the HZI, you will have access to top-tier research infrastructure, advanced technologies (including a BSL-3 facility, advanced imaging, and various cutting‑edge omics technologies), and an international collaborative network of infection research experts. Moreover, you will benefit from DO IT- PhD initiative , an appreciative workplace culture that promotes equal opportunities, flexible working hours as well as a family office for balancing family and career and a subsidy of the job ticket and a discounted national transit ticket. Selection process Additional comments Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH Country Germany State/Province Lower Saxony City Braunschweig Postal Code 38124 Street Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig Geofield Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Helmholtz-Institut für RNA-basierte Infektionsforschung (HIRI) Country Germany State/Province Bavaria City Würzburg Postal Code 97080 Street Josef-Schneider-Straße 2/D15 Geofield Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Helmholtz-Institut für Pharmazeutische Forschung Saarland (HIPS) Country Germany State/Province Saarland City Saarbrücken Postal Code 66123 Street Campus E8 1 Geofield #J-18808-Ljbffr Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH