Hamburg: PhD student positions in Molecular Infection Biology in DFG Research Training Group Humans and Microbes

Positions in the following research projects are available (6 positions will be directly located at the UKE):

The following projects are available:

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More information:

The official 3-4 year PhD programme starts in November 2025 with 65% of the regular weekly working hours. Hiring starts now.

• Excellent scientific degree (Master’s degree or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, microbiology or a related subject)
• High motivation
• Strong interest in cellular and molecular infection biology
• Conscientious and structured work ethik
• Commitment, team and communication skills, independence and flexibility
• Competent language abilities in English

Please send applications that include:

• Letter of motivation, name the projects you are interested in
• CV including 2 references
• Certificates (University entrance, qualification, BSc, and MSc)
• Abstract of Master thesis (1 page) with summary of experimental skills
• List of publications (if applicable)

Latest interviews will take place in early July 2025.

Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

• Structured programme (workshops, lunch clubs, guest speaker)
• Close mentoring (Thesis Advisory Committee, Mercator Fellows)
• New technologies
• Lab visit abroad
• International environment
• Attractive compensation according to
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our
• Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

• Contact to the department

  Dr. Katja Giersch // Irina.Bitter@uke.de

• Recruiting contact

  Recruiting Team

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, ethnic and social origin, or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.