Phd Student

Vor 4 Tagen


Hamburg, Deutschland Leibniz-Gemeinschaft Vollzeit

08.09.2025

**PhD Student (f/m/d) position in the Department of Virus-Host Interaction**:
**Leibniz-Institut für Virologie (LIV), Hamburg**:
The **Leibniz Institute of Virology** (LIV) is an independent research institution for basic biomedical research. LIV is committed to research on the biology of human viruses as well as the pathogenesis of viral diseases. The institute offers the opportunity to perform cutting-edge research in a world-class research environment with excellent facilities, collaborates closely with local universities and non-university research institutions, and is a founding member of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) and the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB).

**PhD student (f/m/d)**:
position. The position is offered for an initial 3-year appointment, commencing in January 2026.

**YOUR TASKS**:
The PhD project deals with human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) replication compartments and their formation by liquid-liquid phase separation (Caragliano et al., Cell Rep. 2022; Bosse & Brune, PLoS Pathog. 2023). The aim is to develop a microscopy-based assay for identifying drugs that inhibit HCMV replication by modifying the properties of replication compartments. This is a collaborative project between the labs of Wolfram Brune (LIV) and Jens Bosse (CSSB), funded by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF). We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual with team spirit, a high degree of curiosity, and eagerness to learn and make fundamental scientific discoveries.

**YOUR PROFILE**:
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in the life sciences (M.Sc.) or an equivalent qualification. Previous experience in virology, molecular and cell biology, or microscopy would be welcome.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Working as part of a highly motivated team in an international environment
- Remuneration according to TV-AVH (Hamburg Employment Law Association Collective Agreement) (comparable to TVöD), including company pension scheme
- 30 days of annual vacation
- Further training opportunities, incl. subsidized English and German courses
- Health protection offers at the Institute (in cooperation with voiio GmbH)
- Flexible, family-friendly working hours and support for unscheduled child care
- HVV Deutschland Ticket subsidy
- Canteen use subsidy

**CONTACT**:
Please direct scientific questions regarding the project to Wolfram Brune (phone +49 40 48051351).


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