2021-01-18
Hauptsitz Braunschweig
Helmholtz Junior Research Group Leader (with tenure option) in the field of infectious disease research
The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, invites applications for the position of an independent
Helmholtz Junior Research Group Leader (with tenure option)
in the field of infectious disease research
HZI is Germany’s largest academic institution dedicated exclusively to infection research. In line with its translational mission, it develops new strategies for the early detection, prevention and treatment of bacterial and viral infections. Through its unique strength in natural product research, HZI is engaged jointly with industry in the discovery and development of novel anti-infectives. As a member of the German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), HZI makes important contributions to fostering translational infection research on a national scale. Strategic partnerships with national and international universities, the university medicine and other research institutions have led to the establishment of several branch institutes addressing major challenges in the areas of clinically oriented infection research, personalized medicine, pharmaceutical research, RNA-based infection research, molecular and cellular imaging as well as data science. Strong networks within the Helmholtz Health Centres enable cross-disease cooperations.