Research Associate for the Project “nEXt-RNA” PhD position

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute for Plant Sciences and Microbiology, RNA Infection Biology of Plants

Start date01.02.2027, 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 deadline15.10.2026

Scope of workfull-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

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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

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• 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.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Arne Weiberg

arne.weiberg@uni-hamburg.de

+49 40 2395-21725

Henriette Primus

henriette.primus@uni-hamburg.de

Reference number

249

Location

Ohnhorststrasse 18

22609 Hamburg

Application deadline

15.10.2026 Please apply through EURAXESS with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.

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