Research Associate in CELL and MOLECULAR BIOLOGY of PLANTS

InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology

Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L

Start date01.10.2026, fixed for a period of three years. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline31.08.2026

Scope of workpart-time

Weekly hours65 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. At least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the research associate’s own academic work.

As part of the research activities, molecular mechanisms of new functions of peroxisomes are to be investigated in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana and in microalgae both bioinformatically and experimentally, for example, peroxisome-mediated defense mechanisms against bacterial and viral pathogens and evolutionary processes. The mechanisms are to be elucidated using various methods such as modeling, expression analysis (real-time PCR), confocal microscopy, protein-protein interaction and proteome analyses, reverse genetics, and structural biology. The tasks also include participation in teaching within the department to the extent of 2.6 LVS.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

Experience in working with Arabidopsis, transient and stable gene expression in plants, and the production and analysis of recombinant proteins; desirable are above-average interest and basic knowledge in molecular biology, applied bioinformatics, protein chemistry, microscopy, and molecular genetics.

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.

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

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Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. S. Reumann

sigrun.reumann@uni-hamburg.de

+49 40 2395-21557

Reference number

222

Location

Ohnhorststraße 18

22609 Hamburg

Application deadline

31.08.2026 Use only the online application form to submit your application 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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