Paul-Ehrlich-Institut | Germany | 63xxx Langen (Hessen) | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 02.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Research Assistant (m/f/d)
We are looking for our specialist VET 5 “Research Veterinary Medicine” at the next time Senior Consultant (m/w/d) We, the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, are a scientific institution of the federal government which is responsible for the testing and approval of vaccines and biomedical medicines and operates research in the field of life sciences. Networking with national and international actors makes us a competent contact for the public, science, medicine, politics and business. In cooperation with the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), the specialist area “Research Veterinary Medicine” ... analyzes the pathogenic potential of zoonotic pathogens as well as possible defence and therapy measures. For this purpose, the group deals with animal models for the analysis of the pathogenesis (Siering et al. JVi 2024) and for the demonstration of the protective action of vaccines (Nouailles et al. Nat. Microbiol. 2023, Ebenig et al. npj Vaccines 2025) or therapeutics. The aim is to establish and apply such animal models against selected pathogens such as the West Nil virus. We are looking for you to support this. You have the opportunity to work with a variety of models, experimental techniques and modern analysis methods. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You are responsible for the development and application of animal models Together with the research partners, you work on the pathogenesis of newly occurring pathogens and the testing of the efficiency of vaccines and therapeutics You regularly exchange with the research partners of the DZIF, especially the TTU Emerging Infections at the University of Marburg and other locations You work scientifically, write publications and present your results at specialist congresses
Completed academic degree (master or comparable) of natural sciences or veterinary medicine or a related degree course with completed doctoral degree in corresponding field Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with general work in the laboratory and with pathogens (at least one year under S2 conditions) ready for animal experimental work and with infectious pathogens to safety level S3 knowledge of cell cultures and animal experimental techniques (FELASA B), corresponding practical experience is desirable Joy and interest in infectious and biotechnological issues English knowledge in word and writing High team capability Expressed readiness Experiments require a high degree of flexibility and durability
is a versatile and demanding workplace centrally located in the Rhine-Main area with good connections to the public transport network (car, airport, S-Bahn). As an employer of the public service, we offer the usual social benefits such as special payment of the year, pension of the company and benefits in terms of assets. The employment relationship is limited until 31.01.2029. Parttime employment is generally possible. The post is rated according to E 13 TVöD Bund. The assignment to the stages takes place taking into account the personal relevant experiences. Disabled applicants (m/w/d) are preferably taken into account with the same suitability. The Paul-Ehrlich-Institut promotes equality between people and the reconciliation of family and work. For this we offer, among other things, very flexible working hours (part-time models, no core working hours), kindergarten places and numerous training opportunities. Our company health management and the promotion of the job ticket complete the offer. .
Location
 | Paul-Ehrlich-Institut | |
| 63225 Langen (Hessen) | ||
| Germany |
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