Job Advertisement HKI-47/2025

The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) investigates the pathobiology of human-pathogenic fungi and identifies targets for the development of novel natural product-based antibiotics. The Junior Research Group RNA Biology of Fungal Infections invites talented and highly gifted candidates to apply as

Laboratory Manager/Technical Assistant (f/div/m) Host-Fungal Interactions

The position will begin as soon as possible for a period of 2 years.

Research Area:

Fungal infections represent a major medical challenge due to lack of sufficient therapeutics and increasing drug resistance. RNA-based therapeutics are an emerging class of medicines that are now used to treat cancers, genetic diseases, and even infectious diseases. In the laboratory, we try to apply these techniques to the problem of human fungal infections, by investigating novel treatment approaches using RNA-based drugs and studying the underlying regulation of RNA during fungal pathogenesis.

Candidate’s profile:

• Completed training as a biology laboratory technician (f/div/m) or comparable qualification

• Excellent knowledge and professional experience in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry

• Additional training, such as a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a related field (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related)

• Hands-on experience working in a microbiology or molecular biology laboratory

• Capability to work both independently and in teams

• Excellent communication skills in English

Main responsibilities:

• Provide support to projects in the laboratory and contribute to experimentation

• Manage stocks of reagents and consumables, including ordering of new items

• Maintain microbial stocks, including working with S2 pathogens

• Coordinate use of shared devices and other administrative duties

We offer:

• The successful candidate will be hosted in the Junior Research Group RNA Biology of Fungal Infections , equipped with excellent technical facilities.

• You will be involved in multifaceted, interdisciplinary scientific projects at the interface of microbiology and molecular biology.

• An outstanding scientific environment on the Beutenberg Campus, providing state-of-the-art research facilities and a highly integrative network of life science groups.

• Salary is paid according to German TV-L (salary agreement for public service employees).

For further information

Applications

Leibniz-HKI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It aims to increase the proportion of underrepresented groups in case of equal suitability. All qualified persons, regardless of color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law will receive consideration for employment.

Complete applications in English should include a cover letter, a CV, a certificate of study/transcript of records, the addresses of two possible referees, and should be submitted via the Leibniz-HKI online application system . The deadline for applications is October 8th, 2025 , but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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