The DFG Research Training Group (RTG) 2485 

‘Virus detection, pathogenesis and intervention’ (VIPER)

offers 32 doctoral researcher positions to commence in April 2025

VIPER aims at training next generation scientists to tackle complex health issues caused by emerging and re-emerging viruses using an inter-disciplinary approach. The VIPER research projects are subdivided into three pillars:

1. virus discovery, host range and transmission
2. virus-host cell interactions and pathogenesis
3. immune interference and intervention strategies

VIPER combines the long-term veterinary expertise in virology, pathology, clinic and wildlife research at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo). The Twincore Center for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research in Hannover and two leading partner institutions outside of Hannover (Leibniz Institute of Virology Hamburg and Ruhr University Bochum) further provide the participating students with opportunities to advance their scientific and collaborative skills, and promote their mobility and scientific independence. The VIPER research framework represents the core element of the training program, and is incorporated into the Hannover Graduate School for Neurosciences, Infection Medicine and Veterinary Sciences (HGNI) of the TiHo and will lead to the academic degree of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). 

The HGNI offers top-level research, education and training by program specific seminars as well as an individualized curriculum comprising lab and soft-skill courses, congresses, symposia and summer schools. Communication and teaching language throughout HGNI is English. Upon graduation students are awarded a PhD.

Our expectations

The RTG VIPER aims at highly motivated postgraduates with a background in Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, or Life Sciences. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates of all nationalities who have a keen interest in virology and molecular work. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required.

Your application

Applications are invited from 1st September 2024 onwards through https://www.tiho-hannover.de/forschung/forschungsprofil/forschungskooperationen-und-netzwerke/viper-grk-2485/application/how-to-apply only.

Please note that any other form of application will be disregarded.

Applications close on 31th of October 2024.

For further information, you can contact Theresa Störk (Scientific Coordinator of VIPER, viper@tiho-hannover.de).

Please see also www.rtg-viper.com.