Open Positions

10

Time Span

as soon as possible for 3 years

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2026

Financing

yes

Areas of study

Biology

Description

10 PhD Candidates (f/m/d) for Challenges in Infection Research at the HZI
(various locations across Germany)

Eligibility criteria:
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.

We offer:
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 the 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.

Apply now:
People with severe disabilities who have the necessary professional qualifications and are suitable for the position are given preference. The HZI is actively committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. For this reason, the HZI aims to achieve the goal of professional equality between women and men. This position is suitable for part-time work.
Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, bachelor and master transcripts and degree certificates, language certificates. Please refrain from sending a photo.
For further information please contact JobsHZI at helmholtz-hzi.de

Starting date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 3 years initially
Salary: equivalent E13 TVöD Bund (65%)
Published: 15.01.2026
Closing date: 28.02.2026
Online Interviews: 23. & 24.03.2026