Job Description

wanted for the

next possible date

at the Heidelberg University Hospital,

Department of Infectious Diseases, Molecular Virology

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The Munschauer Lab at the Centre for Integrative Infectious Disease Research (CIID) is seeking a highly motivated doctoral researcher in the area of Molecular Virology or RNA Biology to work on an innovative ERC-funded research project. The project is centered on the systematic functional dissection of RNA-protein complexes at the virus-host interface and will bring together experimental and computational scientists. The Munschauer Lab takes an RNA-centric and a systems biology-inspired approach to study how RNA viruses interface with their hosts and how host cells respond to infection. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary and international team of computational and experimental scientists, gaining unique opportunities to develop and apply a cutting-edge suite of systems virology techniques to dissect the RNA biology of viruses and their hosts. This role provides ample opportunities for professional growth within an innovative research environment committed to scientific excellence and collaboration.

Job-ID:

V000014784

Field of application:

Molekulare Virologie

Location:

Heidelberg

Job Category:

Science and teaching

Working hours:

Part time (65%)

Published:

23.09.2025

Limitation:

Temporary (36 months/ extension wanted)

Contract:

TV-L

Your tasks

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Dissect RNA-protein interactions during viral infection with high spatial and temporal resolution Characterize transcriptome, proteome and interactome dynamics in advanced virus infection models Work with diverse RNA viruses (IAV, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, DENV, ZIKV) in a BSL-2 and BSL-3 environment Collaborate with wet lab scientists and bioinformaticians

Your profile

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Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field in the life sciences Background or specialization in Molecular Virology or RNA Biology would be ideal Experience working with infectious material, particularly RNA viruses is desired Strong written and spoken English language communication skills Highly motivated, organized, collaborative and independent

We offer

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This opportunity offers a dynamic environment for professional and personal growth, with access to state-of-the-art laboratories and infrastructure, as well as flexible working hours. It also provides networking opportunities and visibility in high-quality national networks. Additionally, there are many university-offered benefits, including a job-ticket, active health promotion, and childcare options (crèche and kindergarten). The environment is creative and vibrant, situated in an international, science-oriented city that is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany. The salary is internationally competitive, according to the Baden-Württemberg civil service remuneration system (TV-L E13).

Contact & Application

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For further information please contact Mathias Munschauer via

e-mail.

Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 31.10.2025 preferred online.



Molekulare Virologie


Prof. Dr. Mathias Munschauer

Im Neuenheimer Feld 344

69120 Heidelberg

Tel.: 06221 564225

Mathias.munschauer@med.uni-heidelberg.de

Note: The UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infektionsschutzgesetz. Therefore, a valid measles immunity certificate is required for all persons employed at the UKHD.



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Classification is based on qualifications and personal requirements. The salary (gross) is for a full-time position and does not include the annual bonus or other allowances.