Doctoral Researcher (m/f/div) in the Program International Leibniz Research School ILRS 2.0
Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology

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Apply by: 2025-12-13

Published: 2025-11-21

Jena

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At the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI), we investigate the pathobiology of microorganisms and develop new natural product-based active compounds for the treatment of infectious diseases. As part of the structured doctoral program International Leibniz Research School ILRS 2.0, we invite talented candidates to apply for

9 Doctoral
Researcher (m/f/div)
Positions for four years.

The collaborative projects aim to gain insights into the formation and function of microbial natural products, as well as into infection mechanisms of human pathogenic fungi and immune defense. Detailed information on the topics of the projects and the individual application requirements can be found here:

www.leibniz-hki.de/en/ilrs-2-0.html

We are looking for:

Applicants with a master’s degree (or equivalent) in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, or a related discipline; candidates about to obtain their degree are welcome to apply
The candidates should be willing and able to work in an international, interdisciplinary research team

We offer:

Cutting-edge research facilities in a highly communicative environment within an energetic and interdisciplinary scientific network
Integration into the structured and interdisciplinary doctoral training program ILRS 2.0
Fully-funded positions according to German TV-L (salary agreement for public service employees) for four years

Application deadline: December 13, 2025

Selected candidates will be invited to a recruitment meeting in Jena in early 2026 for personal interviews.

Further information: Christine Vogler | career@leibniz-hki.de | +49 3641 532-1447

Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology – Hans Knöll Institute
Adolf-Reichwein-Straße 23 | 07745 Jena

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Leibniz-Gemeinschaft

Berlin

> 10000 employees

German + 1

Established 1997

7 Jobs

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