- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- Initially limited to three years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 08/24/2025
HIPS was founded in 2009 as a branch of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in cooperation with Saarland University and is the first publicly funded non-university research institution in Germany dedicated exclusively to pharmaceutical research. HIPS focuses on the discovery and development of new active substances for the treatment of infectious diseases.
The HIPS departments work closely with Saarland University and the local pharmaceutical industry, as well as with national and international research institutions and companies. Since 2009, HIPS has grown steadily to around 270 employees and is currently being expanded in terms of space and focus with funding from the state and federal government. The core research areas of medicinal chemistry and natural product research are being specifically strengthened, and the scientific portfolio of HIPS is being further expanded with state-of-the-art bioinformatics and microbiota research. To accommodate the growing number of researchers at HIPS, new laboratory and office space is currently being set up.
Tasks
- Preparation of scientific reports
- Processing of scientific results in the form of presentations
- Support in the preparation of applications and strategic/scientific concepts
- Scientific preparation and follow-up of meetings and events
- Assistance with external and internal communication/press relations
- Support in projects of the institute management
Prerequisites
- Completed university degree (M.Sc. or diploma, PhD is an advantage), preferably in the field of natural product chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacy or bioinformatics
- High level of interest and overview knowledge of current research in the field of natural products and active substances (especially in the field of antibiotics)
- Strong communication, organisational and coordination skills
- Very good presentation skills and ability to think abstractly
- Very good knowledge and confident use of written and spoken German and English
- Ideally, knowledge of the structures of the national science system and (initial) experience in research funding
- Initial experience with science communication, social media and the application of AI-based tools
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models as well as home office
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
- Interesting additional public service benefits
- Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket
People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The position is held at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI) in Braunschweig. The place of employment is Saarbrücken.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work
How to apply:
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Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.
Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 069/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
