TeTechnical Assistance (f/m/d) at PAIN
- Research group
- Pathways in Infection and Nociception
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- contract will initially run for 2 years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 9a TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 12/07/2025
As a member of the Helmholtz Association, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, conducts top-level research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to fight infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new effective substances and vaccines.
Who are we?
You will help set up a new, international lab investigating pain mechanisms in infection, particularly in herpes virus related infection. Pathogens interact with our nerves directly and indirectly during infection, causing nervous system dysfunction. Herpes simplex virus 1 infects an estimated 3.8 billion people globally and causes painful oral blisters (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/herpes-simplex-virus). We seek to understand the host-pathogen interactions which lead to pain using electrophysiology, behavior, cell culture and proteomics. As a member of a new lab, you will get the opportunity to shape the lab culture and support and drive projects in collaboration with a new team. The project is funded by the HUMAN program at HZI.
Tasks
- Mammalian cell culture and virus infection experiments in mice
- Help a new team with organization of the laboratory and setting up of equipments
- Daily lab upkeep
- Support scientists in behavioral and electrophysiological and immunohistochemical experiments including preparing solutions and mouse genotyping
Prerequisites
- Successfully completed training as a technical assistant or comparable training with equivalent knowledge and experience
- Practical experience with animal work
- Practical experience in cell culture and virus infection experiments
- Practical experience in PCR
- Excellent (Fluent) written and spoken German and English skills
Reliable team player with excellent communication skills
Advantageous for this position:
- Practical experience in immunohistochemistry is desirable
- Prior experience in setting up new equipment is a plus
- Interest in driving an independent project
- Proficiency in Word and Excel
- Good laboratory management and setting up skills
Working hours
19,5 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models
- 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 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 130/2025, 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!
