Research Associate for the Project “nEXt-RNA” as Project manager § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Research Associate for the Project “nEXt-RNA” as Project manager § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution:

Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, Institute for Plant Sciences and Microbiology, RNA Infection Biology of Plants

Salary level:

Start date:

01.02.2027, fixed until 31.01.2031 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline:

2026-10-30

Scope of work:

part-time

Weekly hours: 50 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

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Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Arne Weiberg

[E-Mail-Adresse in der Originalanzeige]

+49 40 2395-21725

Henriette Primus

[E-Mail-Adresse in der Originalanzeige]

Reference number

269

Application deadline

2026-10-30

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents: