Career
We welcome internship students as well as bachelor, master and medical students for their experimental thesis work. Feel free to contact us here or an individual PI.
PhD students or postdoctoral fellows who wish to apply for funding to join our institute please do not hesitate to reach out.
We welcome at-risk researchers with fellowships in Europe
We welcome internship students as well as bachelor, master and medical students for their experimental thesis work. Feel free to contact us here or an individual PI.
PhD students or postdoctoral fellows who wish to apply for funding to join our institute please do not hesitate to reach out.
We welcome at-risk researchers with fellowships in Europe
Open Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher (5 years)
A fully funded 5-year postdoctoral position is available in the Kimpel Group (Infection Immunology and Vaccine Research), embedded in a Horizon Europe EDCTP consortium evaluating a Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) vaccine across African clinical cohorts. Candidates with a PhD in immunology or virology and hands-on experience in neutralization assays and antibody effector functions are invited to apply. Deadline: 31 March 2026.
Master Thesis at the Institute of Virology
A Master’s thesis position (6–10 months) is available in the Gerold Group, investigating RSV-induced syncytium formation and viral spread in the human respiratory epithelium. Work spans cell culture, 3D respiratory tract models, and a range of virological and molecular methods. Applicants from Life Sciences or Human Medicine backgrounds are welcome; a monthly stipend of €551.10 may be arranged for qualified candidates. Deadline: 31 March 2026.