- Research group
- Experimental Virology
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- Initially limited to 3 years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E9a TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 10/08/2025
Become part of a dedicated team committed to a global health priority.
TWINCORE is a joint institution of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) and Hannover Medical School (MHH). At TWINCORE, medical and basic scientists conduct joint research in the field of infection research, particularly at the interface between basic research and clinical development. The aim of this basic research is to develop new preventive measures, therapies, and diagnostic procedures for patients and to find answers to questions arising from clinical practice.
Our international and interdisciplinary research team is looking for a technical assistant to support us in our search for an effective prophylactic vaccine against the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Why this research is important:
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects nearly 50 million people worldwide, and despite the availability of antiviral therapies, many remain undiagnosed or untreated. Every year, more than 240,000 people die from HCV complications. The World Health Organization has designated HCV a global health priority (PMID: 39500705). A preventive vaccine is urgently needed to reduce transmission and lower the global burden of disease.
About the project:
You will participate in a project funded by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) in collaboration with national and international partners, including the RESIST Cluster of Excellence and the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research. The focus is on evaluating and selecting the most promising HCV vaccine candidate for clinical implementation in terms of efficacy, safety, and feasibility.
Tasks
- Scientists support the production of new vaccine candidates and test them in mouse models
- Test antibodies from mouse serum
- Cultivate mammalian cells and assist in infection experiments
- Help the team of technical assistants at the institute with laboratory organization
Prerequisites
- Completed vocational training as a technical assistant (such as BTA, MTA, or comparable qualifications)
- Practical experience in the field of cell culture, virology, and/or microbiology is desirable
- Experience in assisting with animal experiments such as sample collection or animal monitoring
- Written and spoken German and English language skills
Advantages for this position:
- Good communication skills in an international and multicultural work environment
- Organizational skills and accuracy
- Knowledge or experience in a safety level 3 laboratory
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)
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 Hannover.
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 100/2025, 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!
