RESIST – Jobangebote
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Unsere Jobangebote
University Professor for Genetics of Infection Susceptibility (m/f/d)
At Hannover Medical School (MHH), the Cluster of Excellence RESIST (Resolving Infection Susceptibility) and the Institute of Human Genetics seek to recruit a University Professor for Genetics of Infection Susceptibility (m/f/d) to be filled by a civil servant or non-tariff employee in accordance with salary scale W2 (associate professor) tt W2 of Appendix 3 NBesG (Lower Saxony Salary Act). [Application by 13.06.2026]
The position, funded by the Cluster of Excellence RESIST, is available as of 1 January 2027. According to the duration of the second funding period (2026-2032) and in accordance with § 28 (2) NHG (Lower Saxony Higher Education Act), the successful applicant will be offered an initial 5-year contract, which can be converted into a permanent contract following a successful external evaluation.
The tasks of the future position holder will include the representation in teaching and research of the topic of genetic predisposition to infectious diseases in humans, and leading a RESIST research team at the Institute of Human Genetics at MHH.
Requirements for appointment include a university degree, a doctorate, proven expertise and teaching experience in the field of genetics of infection susceptibility, as well as a postdoctoral qualification or equivalent achievements. Internationally outstanding research results and a successful track record in attracting third-party funding are required.
We are looking for an integrative individual with an outstanding international research profile in human genetics of infection predisposition. We expect in-depth knowledge of the analysis and interpretation of population-based genomic data sets, modern sequencing methods, and advanced bioinformatics and statistics, which enable the precise identification of new genetic risk factors for infection susceptibility. A particular focus of the professorship will be elucidating complex, polygenic risk constellations to systematically document the genetic basis of individual infection susceptibility and make it usable for translational applications.
A strengthening of collaborative scientific research is expected, with particular emphasis on the three recognised research priorities at MHH (infection/immunity, transplantation/regeneration, biomedical engineering/implants). Opportunities for participation are also available in the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all, the German Centres for Health Research (DZIF and DZL) and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) Lower Saxony.
A particular commitment to teaching students is required, especially in the graduate course in human medicine „HannibaL“, in the dentistry degree programme and in MHH’s bioscience degree programmes. Innovative teaching approaches and additional teaching qualifications are explicitly welcome.
We are looking for a leadership personality who is highly team-oriented, has a family-friendly and cooperative management style, and systematically develops his/her leadership skills. Internationally recognised management skills in university or non-university research institutions are welcome.
Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. MHH promotes diversity among all students, trainees, and employees. It aims to increase the number of women in management positions and explicitly encourages female scientists to apply.
Applicants must meet the employment requirements in accordance with § 25 NHG. Details can be provided on request.
Applications to be submitted electronically must include:
• a tabular curriculum vitae
• academic and, if available, clinical career history
• list of publications and third-party funding
• complete proof of teaching experience and additional didactic qualifications
• (university teaching training, evaluation results, teaching awards)
• research and teaching concepts
• human resource management and equality concepts
• if available, a description and, where applicable, evidence of economic management
• a selection of the five most important publications
• reports/certificates
The full application documents in English must be sent as a single PDF file to the President of Hannover Medical School by email to berufungsverfahren@mh-hannover.de by 13.06.2026.
Deutsche Version der Ausschreibung unter: Universitätsprofessur für Genetik der Infektionsanfälligkeit Genetics of Infection Susceptibility im Beamtenverhältnis oder außertariflichen Angestelltenverhältnis entsprechend Bes.-Gr. W2 tt W2 der Anlage 3 zum NBesG – Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) | academics
Starting date: 1 January 2027
University Professor for Computational Immunology (m/f/d)
At Hannover Medical School (MHH), the Cluster of Excellence RESIST (Resolving Infection Susceptibility) and the Institute of Immunology seek to recruit a
University Professor for Computational Immunology (m/f/d) to be filled by a civil servant or non-tariff employee in accordance with salary scale W2 (associate professor) tt W2 of Appendix 3 to the NBesG (Lower Saxony Salary Act). [Application by 30.05.2026]
The position, funded by the Cluster of Excellence RESIST, is available as of 1 January 2027. According to the duration of the second funding period (2026-2032) and in accordance with § 28 (2) NHG (Lower Saxony Higher Education Act), the successful applicant will be offered an initial 5-year contract, which can be converted into a permanent contract following a successful external evaluation.
The tasks of the future position holder will include the representation in teaching and research of the field of computational immunology, and leading a RESIST research team at the Institute of Immunology at MHH.
Requirements for appointment include a university degree, a doctorate, proven expertise and teaching experience in the field of computer-assisted immunology, as well as a postdoctoral qualification or equivalent achievements. Internationally outstanding research results and a successful track record in attracting third-party funding are required.
We are looking for an integrative individual with an outstanding international research profile in the field of analysis of large longitudinal infection immunology data sets such as single-cell and bulk mRNA sequencing, analysis of soluble effector molecules, or the T and B cell receptor repertoire. Experience in predicting immune responses and immunogenic epitopes, as well as in identifying new target structures for immune-based therapies for infections, would be desirable. We also expect solid experience in integrating immunological and other data sets using artificial intelligence. A particular future focus will be on the development of advanced prediction models for immune responses and the detection of infection susceptibility.
A strengthening of collaborative scientific research is expected, with particular emphasis on the three recognised research priorities at MHH (infection/immunity, transplantation/regeneration, biomedical engineering/implants). Opportunities for participation are also available in the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all, the German Centres for Health Research (DZIF and DZL), and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) Lower Saxony.
A particular commitment to teaching students is required, including in interdisciplinary courses in the MHH graduate course in human medicine „HannibaL“, in the dentistry degree programme and in MHH’s bioscience degree programmes. Innovative teaching approaches and additional didactic qualifications are explicitly welcome.
We are looking for a leadership personality who is extremely team-oriented, has a family-friendly and cooperative management style, and systematically develops his/her leadership skills. Internationally recognised management skills in university or non-university research institutions are welcome.
Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. MHH promotes diversity among all students, trainees, and employees. It aims to increase the number of women in management positions and explicitly encourages female scientists to apply.
Applicants must meet the employment requirements in accordance with § 25 NHG. Details can be provided on request.
Applications to be submitted electronically must include:
• a tabular curriculum vitae
• academic and, if available, clinical career history
• list of publications and third-party funding
• complete proof of teaching experience and additional didactic qualifications
• (university teaching training, evaluation results, teaching awards)
• research and teaching concepts
• human resource management and equality concepts
• if available, a description and, where applicable, evidence of economic management
• a selection of the five most important publications
• reports/certificates
The full application documents in German or English must be sent as a single PDF file to the President of Hannover Medical School by email to berufungsverfahren@mh-hannover.de by 30.05.2026.
Deutsche Version der Ausschreibung unter: Universitätsprofessur für Computergestützte Immunologie im Beamtenverhältnis oder außertariflichen Angestelltenverhältnis entsprechend Bes.-Gr. W2 tt W2 der Anlage 3 zum NBesG – Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) | academics
Starting date: 1 January 2027
University Professor for Microbiota und Viral Infections (m/f/d)
At Hannover Medical School (MHH), the Cluster of Excellence RESIST (Resolving Infection Susceptibility) and the Clinic of Paediatric Pneumology, Allergology and Neonatology seek to recruit a University Professor for Microbiota und Viral Infections (m/f/d) to be filled by a civil servant or non-tariff employee in accordance with salary scale W2 (associate professor) tt W2 of Appendix 3 to the NBesG (Lower Saxony Salary Act). [Application by 30.05.2026]
The position, funded by the Cluster of Excellence RESIST, is to be filled as of 1 January 2027. According to the duration of the second funding period (2026-2032) and in accordance with § 28 (2) NHG (Lower Saxony Higher Education Act), the successful applicant will be offered an initial 5-year contract, which can be converted to a permanent contract following a successful external evaluation.
The tasks of the future position holder will include leading a RESIST research team and representing the topic of the microbiome and its role in infections in teaching and research. The working group will be based in the Clinic for Paediatric Pneumology, Allergology and Neonatology at MHH.
Requirements for appointment include a university degree, a doctorate, a postdoctoral qualification, or equivalent achievements, as well as proven expertise and teaching experience in the field of microbiome research. Internationally outstanding research results and a successful track record in attracting third-party funding are required.
We are looking for an integrative individual with an outstanding international research profile in microbiome research. A particular future focus will be on the role of microbiota in modulating infections, especially the course of viral infections or their reactivation. Experience in the field of extraintestinal microbiota, especially microbiota in the respiratory tract, is desirable. In addition, computer-based models and machine learning methods will be used to analyse the complex interactions among pathogens, commensal microbes, and their hosts to identify determinants of susceptibility to infection. The long-term goal is to develop new translational approaches by comprehensively characterising the underlying mechanisms.
A strengthening of collaborative scientific research is expected, with particular emphasis on the three recognised research priorities at MHH (infection/immunity, transplantation/regeneration, biomedical engineering/implants). Opportunities for participation are also available in the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all, the German Centres for Health Research (German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF) and German Centre for Lung Research (DZL)), and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) Lower Saxony.
A particular commitment to teaching students is required, especially in the graduate course in human medicine „HannibaL“, the dentistry degree programme, and in MHH’s bioscience degree programmes. Innovative teaching approaches and additional teaching qualifications are explicitly welcome.
We are looking for a leadership personality who is extremely team-oriented, has a family-friendly and cooperative management style, and systematically develops his/her leadership skills. Proven management skills in university or non-university research institutions are welcome.
Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. MHH promotes diversity among all students, trainees, and employees. It aims to increase the number of women in management positions and explicitly encourages female scientists to apply.
Applicants must meet the employment requirements in accordance with § 25 NHG. Details can be provided on request
Applications to be submitted electronically must include:
• a tabular curriculum vitae
• academic and, if available, clinical career history
• list of publications and third-party funding
• complete proof of teaching experience and additional didactic qualifications
• (university teaching training, evaluation results, teaching awards)
• research and teaching concepts
• human resource management and equality concepts
• if available, a description and, where applicable, evidence of economic management
• a selection of the five most important publications
• reports/certificates
The full application documents in German or English must be sent as a single PDF file to the President of Hannover Medical School by email to berufungsverfahren@mh-hannover.de by 30.05.2026.
Deutsche Version der Ausschreibung unter: Universitätsprofessur für Mikrobiota und Virusinfektionen im Beamtenverhältnis oder außertariflichen Angestelltenverhältnis entsprechend Bes.-Gr. W2 Tenure Track W2 der Anlage 3 zum NBesG – Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) | academics
Starting date: 1 January 2027
University Professor for Molecular Virology und Systems Biology (m/f/d)
At Hannover Medical School (MHH), the Cluster of Excellence RESIST (Resolving Infection Susceptibility) and the Institute of Virology seek to recruit a
University Professor for Molecular Virology und Systems Biology (m/f/d) to be filled by a civil servant or non-tariff employee in accordance with
salary scale W2 (associate professor) tt W2 of Appendix 3 to the NBesG (Lower Saxony Salary Act). [Application by 30.05.2026]
The position, funded by the Cluster of Excellence RESIST, is available as of 1 January 2027. In accordance with the duration of the second funding period (2026-2032) and § 28 (2) of the Lower Saxony Higher Education Act, the successful applicant will initially be offered a 5-year contract, which can be converted to a permanent contract after a successful external evaluation.
The tasks of the future position holder will include the representation in teaching and research of the field of molecular virology and systems biology, and leading a RESIST research team at the Institute of Virology at MHH.
Requirements for appointment include a university degree, a doctorate, proven expertise and teaching experience in molecular virology and systems biology, and a postdoctoral qualification or equivalent achievements. Internationally outstanding research results and a successful track record in attracting third-party funding are required.
We are looking for an integrative individual with an outstanding international research profile in molecular virology and systems biology. Your research profile should include, in particular, virus-host interactions in infections with herpes viruses or respiratory viruses. Excellent knowledge of fundamental infection-relevant cellular processes, in particular the cellular transcription and translation machinery, is required. We expect in-depth experience in modern systems biology methods (multiomics) for characterising virus-host interactions, which can contribute to the identification of new target structures for antiviral therapy or to the development of innovative personalised treatment strategies.
A strengthening of collaborative scientific research is expected, with particular emphasis on the three recognised research priorities at MHH (infection/immunity, transplantation/regeneration, biomedical engineering/implants). Opportunities for participation are also available in the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all, the German Centres for Health Research (DZIF and DZL), and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre (CCC) Lower Saxony.
A particular commitment to teaching students is required, especially in the graduate course in human medicine „Hannibal“, in the dentistry degree programme, and in MHH’s bioscience degree programmes. Innovative teaching approaches and additional teaching qualifications are explicitly welcome.
We are looking for a leadership personality who is highly team-oriented, has a family-friendly and cooperative management style, and systematically develops their leadership skills. Proven management skills in university or non-university research institutions are welcome.
Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. MHH promotes diversity among all students, trainees, and employees. It aims to increase the number of women in management positions and explicitly encourages female scientists to apply.
Applicants must meet the employment requirements in accordance with § 25 NHG. Details can be provided on request.
Applications to be submitted electronically must include:
• a tabular curriculum vitae
• academic and, if available, clinical career history
• list of publications and third-party funding
• complete proof of teaching experience and additional didactic qualifications
• (university teaching training, evaluation results, teaching awards)
• research and teaching concepts
• human resource management and equality concepts
• if available, a description and, where applicable, evidence of economic management
• a selection of the five most important publications
• reports/certificates
The complete application documents in German or English must be sent as a single PDF file to the President of Hannover Medical School by email to berufungsverfahren@mh-hannover.de by 30.05.2026.
Deutsche Version der Ausschreibung unter: Universitätsprofessur für Molekulare Virologie und Systembiologie im Beamtenverhältnis oder außertariflichen Angestelltenverhältnis entsprechend Bes.-Gr. W2 tt W2 der Anlage 3 zum NBesG – Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) | academics
Starting date: 1 January 2027
Computational PhD student
At the Microbial Pangenomes Lab we are looking for a candidate to fill a computational PhD student position, with the main task of better understanding which genetic elements (“genes”) make bacterial pathogens such as E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, and E. faecium virulent and resistant to antibiotics. We have in fact developed methods to sift through large numbers of bacterial genomes for this exact purpose, and it will be the job of the candidate to use and improve these methods so that they can be applied to an even larger number of genomes. We are also particularly interested in implementing more machine learning methods and to integrate molecular phenotypes such as gene expression and proteomics.
Our lab is part of the RESIST excellence cluster at Hannover Medical School (MHH), and we are part of a collaborative project with Susanne Häussler and Meike Stiesch to identify genetic determinants of pathogenicity and virulence in life-threatening bacterial infections.
We are looking for a candidate with a strong computational background and relevant technical skills:
- Strong background in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, or a related field.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python and workflow management systems such as Snakemake.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Knowledge of bacterial genomics and related bioinformatic tools.
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., git) and software development best practices.
- Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization.
We offer a fully-funded PhD position for a little longer than 3 years, to begin in February 2026. The student will be enrolled in the Biomedas graduate program, which offers curriculum specifically designed for computational biology students. The lab is located at Twincore in Hannover, embedded in a large scientific campus that include Hannover Medical School, and the Center for Individualized Infection Medicine (CiiM); we are also part of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), which offers lots of opportunities for collaboration. Hannover is the capital of Lower Saxony, in northern Germany, and is an affordable and vibrant city.
Please apply as soon as possible by sending the following documents to Marco Galardini at marco.galardini@twincore.de:
- Your CV
- A short motivation letter
- The link to a software portfolio (e.g., your GitHub account)
- Contact details of two references
More information about the Microbial Pangenomes Lab can be found at our website: https://www.microbial-pangenomes-lab.org/
Starting date: February 2026