The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM, www.bnitm.de/en) is the largest Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Germany and member of the Leibniz Research Association, the National Reference Centre for Tropical Pathogens, and a WHO Collaborating Centre.

The Structural Virology group led by Dr. Maria Rosenthal at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) in Hamburg is looking for a highly motivated

Scientific Research Coordinator (m/f/d)
- full-time or part-time, EG 13 TV-AVH -

The research group under the direction of Dr. Maria Rosenthal is combining structural biology, virology and biochemistry methods to investigate the mechanisms of genome replication and transcription of medically relevant bunyaviruses and develop antiviral strategies.

Core tasks of this position will include:
  • Scientific project management (administration and budget overview, procurement, reporting, preparation of presentations, etc.)
  • Support in the acquisition of research funding (writing, literature search, illustrations for grant proposals and presentations, coordination with project partners, etc.)
  • Coordination of scientific publications (text and illustrations, timelines, data management)
  • Support with scientific outreach (updates of the group’s homepage, proof-reading press releases, etc.)
  • Organization of scientific meetings and retreats, support with travel planning
  • Support for the move of the labs and offices to the CSSB (DESY campus)
  • Lab management (applications and documentation for work with GMOs, updating operating procedures and documentation, coordination of instrument repairs and procurement, etc.)
  • Support of hiring, onboarding and offboarding of team members

Your Profile:

  • Master of Science degree in the field of biochemistry, molecular life science, biology or related areas, a PhD is an advantage
  • Practical experience in wet lab work (molecular biology, protein expression, protein purification, biochemical assays and cell culture, etc.)
  • Experience with genetic engineering work (i.e. molecular cloning and handling of GMOs) as well as familiarity with laboratory safety requirements
  • Experience with structural biology and biophysical methods is an asset
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Strong affinity for scientific writing and editing
  • Experience with the coordination of third-party-funded projects, including budget oversight, is a strong plus
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently and flexibly with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, team spirit, and resilience
  • Highly structured working style combined with a creative, solution-oriented approach to complex organizational and scientific challenges

We offer:

  • An interesting and challenging job in a creative, supportive and highly motivated team
  • An attractive, inclusive and interdisciplinary research environment
  • Exciting scientific topics and insights into the area of research management
  • Regular feedback, opportunities to develop your skills and appreciation for your role in the team
  • 30 days of vacation per year with very high flexibility
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours
  • Childcare subsidy
  • Subsidy for HVV-ProfiTicket as “Deutschlandticket” (Basic)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Opportunities for further education and training
Remuneration is paid in accordance with TV-AVH (collective agreement of the Hamburg Labour Law Association) in pay group EG 13. The position should start as soon as possible and is initially limited until September 30th 2027.
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We support our employees in achieving a work-life balance and promote the professional equality of women, men and non-binary people. We strive to assist women in their scientific career, increase the number of women in research and reduce under-representation in all areas and positions in general. We explicitly welcome applications from people with disabilities.

 
As a member of the Diversity Charter, the largest diversity management network in Germany, we are also committed to making diversity an integral part of our institute culture. It is our goal to create a working environment that is free of prejudice.
Please apply by 13.03.2026 preferably online with the required documents (cover letter, CV, university certificates and a recent research paper/article as well as contact details of 2 references) via our online form.
Alternatively, you can submit your application referring to "Coordinator-StruVir" via postal mail to: Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, HR Department, Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 74, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or the selection procedure, please contact Jeannette Meurer from the HR Department (meurer@bnitm.de).

For all other questions please contact Dr. Maria Rosenthal (rosenthal@bnitm.de, phone: +49 40 285380-942) or visit the group’s homepage (https://www.bnitm.de/en/research/research-groups/pathogen/virology-department/rg-structural-virology).