registration number:
fb20-0235-wmz-2025
Entry date: 2026-03-01
Application deadline: 2026-01-11
Salary: E 13 TV-H
Duration:
2028-12-31
Volume of employment: fulltime
The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.
At the department of medicine, Institute of Virology in the research group on vaccine development and immune monitoring, Dr. Verena Krähling is currently accepting applications for a
Research Assistant (Postdoc)
The position is offered from March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 100 %).
Tasks:
- scientific services in research
- independent planning, implementation and evaluation of animal experiments (mouse model) on the immunogenicity and efficacy of vaccines
- development and standardization of methods for analyzing humoral and cellular immune responses
- working with highly pathogenic viruses under BSL4 conditions (virological and animal experimental work)
- project development, documentation and communication with project partners
The position will be filled by a temporary contract that is limited to the period which is necessary to gain further scientific expertise (such as the preparation for a subsequent qualification period). Within the entrusted tasks the opportunity for independent scientific work to obtain further personal qualification is given. The limitation of the contract complies to Section 2 (1) of the WissZeitVG.
Profile:
- completed university degree in human biology, biology, veterinary medicine or medicine with a doctorate or proof that you are nearing completion of your doctoral studies
- several years of experience in the analysis of humoral and cellular immune responses
- several years of experience in conducting animal experiments with mice
- independence, high motivation and excellent teamwork skills
- experience in handling highly pathogenic viruses (safety level BSL-3 or BSL-4) as well as in cell biology and virology methods is advantageous
A willingness to pursue your own scientific qualifications is expected.
We offer:
- an interesting range of tasks in a challenging translational cooperation project
- opportunity to design projects independently
- flexible working hours and free use of public transportation in Hesse (state ticket)
- opportunities for further education and training
Contact for more Information Dr. Verena Krähling
+49 6421-28 21917
verena.kraehling@uni-marburg.de
We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in SGB IX (§ 2 Abs. 2, 3) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.
Please apply by 11th January 2026 using the application-button below.