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: EGR. 13 TV-L
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: 30.10.2026
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.

• project management for an EU MSCA-DN
• overview budget of the network activities
• organize network meetings and training schools with project coordinator
• communication with all partners and associates of the network
• communication with the EU authorities, report deliveries and milestones of the project network

Your profile

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• experience in EU project management, ideally in a MSCA-DN framework
• experience in project management at the University of Hamburg
• experience in webpage curation and data management
• excellent communication skills
• fluent in English language

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.

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).

Instructions for applying

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

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to [email protected].

More information on data protection in selection procedures.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Arne Weiberg
[email protected]
+49 40 2395-21725

Henriette Primus
[email protected]

Reference number: 269
Application deadline: 30.10.2026