Facts
- Category
- Student assistant
- Location
- Germany, Lower Saxony, Brunswick
- Area of responsibility
- Natural sciences, Biology
- Start date (earliest)
- Earliest possible
- Duration
- 3 months with extension option
- Full/Part-time
- 40h/month
- Remuneration
- 15,20€ / hour - Minijob
- Remote work
- Not possible
- Working language and expected level
-
- English ( Very good command of the language )
- Homepage
- https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de
Requirements
- Field of study
- Natural sciences and mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology
Contact
- Contact email
- infektiologie@mh-hannover.de
- Contact phone number
- 0511-532 84061
Apply
- Application documents
- - Motivation Letter
- CV
- Current Transcript of records - By email
- infektiologie@mh-hannover.de
Student Research Assistant (m/f/d) (Biology / Biochemistry / Life Sciences)
40 hours/month | Start: Immediately | Initial 3-month contract with extension option
The Respiratory Infection Dynamics (DINF) research group at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) is looking for a motivated and reliable student research assistant to support our translational infection research. Our international team investigates host–microbe interactions in the lung, combining clinical and experimental approaches to better understand respiratory infections and develop new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Tasks
- Performing qPCR experiments
- Assisting with routine laboratory work
- Careful documentation of experimental procedures and results
- Supporting ongoing research projects as required
Requirements
- Enrolled student in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Strong interest in laboratory research and infection biology
- Careful, accurate, and reliable working style
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good English communication skills (spoken and written)
- Motivated to learn and ask questions
- Friendly, open-minded, and able to work well in an international team
- Availability for two consecutive full days at the beginning for training
What we offer
- An exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge translational infection research
- Hands-on training in molecular biology techniques, including qPCR
- Work in a highly collaborative and international research environment at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI)
- Close supervision and mentoring
- Initial appointment for 3 months, with a planned extension of at least 6 additional months for successful candidates
How to apply
If you are enthusiastic about infection research, enjoy laboratory work, and would like to gain experience in a dynamic research environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply, please send:
- a short motivation letter,
- your CV,
- and a current transcript of records.
Applications and questions:
Please contact Prof. Dr. Hortense Slevogt and the Respiratory Infection Dynamics (DINF) team infektiologie@mh-hannover.de
We look forward to receiving your application!