Faculty of Life Science - Department of Biology

The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is one of Germany's Universities that have been awarded the ‚University of Excellence‘ status in 2012. Our research group at the Institute of Biology investigates molecular and cellular mechanisms of parasite/host interactions with the aim to develop evidence-based new strategies to control parasitic diseases.

The research associate can establish an independent research direction and conduct research on an independent topic in cellular and molecular parasitology of protozoa or helminths. Teaching commitment in the BSc and MSc programs include practical and theoretical teaching phases.

Job description:

• scientific services in research and teaching in the field of molecular parasitology
• studies on cellular mechanisms in protozoa or helminths
• supervision of MSc and BSc students
• tasks for own scientific qualification (habilitation-equivalent achievements)

Requirements:

• completed scientific university degree and PhD in the field of biochemistry, molecular biology or similar
• experience in molecular parasitology, experimental genetics, biochemistry, cell biology or molecular biology
• in-depth methodological knowledge in the field of molecular cell biology, particularly of eukaryotic pathogens
• experience with cell culture techniques
• good command of written and spoken English

Please send your application (including a letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates), referencing the job ID AN/270/24 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Life Sciences, Institute of Biology, Molecular Parasitology, Prof. Dr. Matuschewski (located: Philipp-Str. 13, Haus 14, 10115 Berlin), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably by e-mail in a single PDF file to parasito@hu-berlin.de.

HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please only submit copies in the application.

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