Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM), Hamburg

The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) is a member institute of the Leibniz Association. With over 400 employees, it is Germany’s largest institution for research, patient care, and teaching in the field of tropical diseases and emerging infections.

The Research Group Helminth Immunology at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine has an vacancy for a full-time Postdoc from 01.12.2026

Postdoc (m/f/d)

– full-time, EG 13 TV-AVH –

The research group Helminth Immunology, led by Prof. Dr. Minka Breloer, investigates protective immune responses to helminth infections and the immune-evasive mechanisms employed by helminths to survive within their hosts.

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in infection immunology. We offer a position within a dynamic and collaborative research environment, with excellent infrastructure and outstanding opportunities for scientific and professional development.

Your profile:

• A PhD or Dr. rer. nat. in Biology, or Molecular Life Science, or closely related fields is mandatory
• Strong background in Immunology
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required.
• A certificate with permission to conduct animal research in accordance with the German Animal Welfare Act is required
• Extensive Experience (>1 year) in animal experimentation and flow cytometry are required
• Previous working experience in grant application writing or animal/ethnics application is required
• Experience in cell culture, molecular biology, histology, and bioinformatics are an advatage
• Ability and desire to work in a team

Your tasks:

• High quality research on helminth infection immunology supporting existing projects of the research group Helminth immunology. (https://www.bnitm.de/forschung/forschungsgruppen/interface/ag-helminthen-immunologie)
• Development of new aspects and projects within the given research focus
• Application for third-party funding and contribution to joint applications for research funds
• Supervision of PhD and Master students
• Management of murine helminth infection experiments including planning, application, supervision and execution is mandatory, extension to human studies is wellcome

We offer:

• A very demanding position at a modern research institution with the opportunity to develop independent research projects in a time line of up 3 years with a possible and fully funded extension for additional 3 years
• Opportunity to aquire the german habilitation and venia legendi
• Integration in an open-minded and a highly motivated team
• A diverse and fair working environment
• A central location at the Landungsbrücken, easily accessible by public transportation
• 30 days of vacation per year (from 2027 on: 31 days of vacation)
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours
• Childcare subsidy
• Subsidy for Deutschlandticket (Basic)
• Company pension plan

Remuneration is paid in accordance with TV-AVH (collective agreement of the Hamburg Labour Law Association) in pay group EG 13. The position is initially limited to 3 years but can be extended for another 3 years.

We support the work-life balance and promote professional equality between women and men. We strive to increase qualification opportunities for women in research and to reduce gender underrepresentation in all areas and positions. Applicants with severe disability will be given preference if equally qualified.

As a member of the Diversity Charter, the largest diversity management network in Germany, we are also committed to making diversity an integral part of our institute culture. It is our goal to create a working environment that is free of prejudice. Please apply by 20 October 2026, preferably online with the required documents (cover letter, CV, a 1-2 page draft indicating a proposed research project based on the synergistic combination of your specific skills and the focus of our group, and contact details of 2 references) via our online form.

Alternatively, please send your documents by mail with the reference "PostDoc Helminth Immunology” to: Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, HR Department, Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 74, 20359 Hamburg.

If you have any questions regarding the formal application process or the selection procedure, please contact Ms. Angelina Ohlrogge from the HR Department (angelina.ohlrogge(at)bnitm.de).

For inquiries regarding the advertised position, please contact Prof. Dr. Breloer (breloer(at)bnitm.de).