Research Associate for the Project “nEXt-RNA” PhD position § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG (2 positions)
Uni Hamburg, Germany
- Institution
- Uni Hamburg
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Biology & Life Sciences
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Location
- Hamburg, DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute for Plant Sciences and Microbiology, RNA Infection Biology of Plants
Start date: 01.02.2027, fixed until 31.01.2030 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline: 15.10.2026
Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time
Salary in line with the standard rates for MSCA regulations
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network nEXt-RNA (next generation scientists studying extracellular RNA) brings together 7 beneficiaries with 11 PhD students and 8 associated partners from the academic and non-academic sector. The network is designed to combine excellent research projects with inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral collaborations, student exchange and network-wide training programmes to educate the next-generation of research leaders in the field of exRNA.
Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.
- conduct research project in a molecular biology lab
- establish new methods to study extracellular vesicles in plants and microbes
- writing research articles
- supervision of undergraduate students
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
- master’s degree in Biology related to plant biology/microbiology and molecular biology
- experience in molecular biology laboratory work during Master studies
- experience in DNA cloning, RNA isolation, gene expression analysis, protein blotting
- fluent in English language
We offer
- Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
- Continuing education opportunities
- University pensions
- Attractive location
- Flexible working hours
- Work-life balance opportunities
- Health management, EGYM Wellpass
- Educational leave
- 30 days of vacation per annum
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.
Instructions for applying
Contact
Henriette Primus
Reference number
249
Location
Ohnhorststrasse 18
22609 Hamburg
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Application deadline
15.10.2026
Please apply through EURAXESS with the following documents:
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)
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