The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) is a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, the largest scientific organisation in Germany. The scientists at the HZI develop strategies to better combat infectious diseases. Their goal is to develop new approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. To this end, they investigate bacterial and viral pathogens and their interaction with the immune system and explore new active substances.

Our research group is engaged in organoid-based research to better understand human organs and their functions. By using organoids, we create realistic models of human tissues that provide new insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic approaches. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a technical assistant with solid experience in protein production and purification. The focus of the position is on the production of recombinant proteins that will be functionally tested in our organoid models.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.