Research Associate in RNA biology and translation § 28 Subsection 1 HmbHG
Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: 01.01.2027, fixed for a period of three years. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline: 2026-12-09
Scope of work: part-time
Weekly hours: 65 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. At least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the research associate’s own academic work.
We are seeking a highly motivated research associate to join our research group and contribute to a project investigating the effects of aging on translation fidelity and tRNA expression.
Teaching activities include supervising of students in both theoretical and practical formats, as a part of the group’s teaching curriculum. 2.6 LVS
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in molecular or cell biology with focus in bioinformatics or data science
- relevant methodological knowledge and hands-on experimental experience in RNA biology, or expertise in bioinformatics, with a focus on analysis of translation-related processes and datasets
- for candidates with an exclusively experimental background, experience with bioinformatics tools and scripting skills is required
- excellent English language skills
We offer
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.
Notice regarding the background check under Section 34a of the Hamburg security clearance act (Gesetz zur Regelung der Sicherheitsüberprüfungen, HmbSÜG): On behalf of the person chosen in the selection procedure, this office submits an inquiry to the state office for the protection of the constitution (Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz) regarding any available findings/information which meet the statutory requirements (background check and data protection information).
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- cover letter, outlining their motivation and addressing the qualifications listed above
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)
- contact details of two or three referees who would be willing to provide letters of recommendation upon request
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