How to join us

Have you spotted a job at the HIRI and would like to apply?

You are interested in RNA research at the interface of infection biology and want to work in this field at a leading research institute?

How to join HIRI: We look forward to receiving your complete application including a cover letter, CV, certificates, a ½ - 1 page description of a prior research project and/or work samples. Feel free to provide reference names in your CV. If you send your application via email, please provide one single (1) pdf document.

To whom should the application be sent? You can find the right contact person and all other relevant information in our job advertisements.

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You don't have a specific job offer in mind yet, but would still like to apply? There are different ways to join HIRI, please find further information and the right contacts below.

Science and Family – looking for the right Fellowship Program?

The "HIRI Research Career Development Fellowships" should be particularly attractive to excellent young scientists in a transitional stage wanting to establish a family.

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Do you want to do a PhD?

Check out our unique Graduate Training Program "RNA & Infection" (call for applications now closed).

More about "RNA & Infection"

The joy of discovery
Since 2022, Janet Wackenreuter has been a PhD student in the “RNA & Infection” graduate program. At the Helmholtz Institute (HIRI) in Würzburg, she is conducting research on small ribonucleic acids, or small RNAs. However, her insider tip for Würzburg is more philosophical than biological.

How to join HIRI: Picture and link to a feature on one of our PhD students

The chemistry of life
Lina Günter has been a PhD student at the Helmholtz Institute Würzburg (HIRI) since 2021. As part of the HIRI graduate program “RNA & Infection”, she is researching the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). However, it was already some time ago that she discovered her passion for biochemistry.

From smallest to largest
Chia-Ling Chou joined the graduate program “RNA & Infection” at the Helmholtz Institute Würzburg (HIRI) in September 2022, making her one of the newest participants. While her research is dedicated to single cells, she prefers to focus on the big picture in her spare time.

Curiosity as a driving force
Since 2021, Hoda Kooshapour has been a PhD student in the graduate training program “RNA & Infection” at the Helmholtz Institute Würzburg (HIRI). Her research focuses on bacterial small ribonucleic acids (sRNAs) and their role in host-microbe interactions, which she finds particularly fascinating.

At the interface of viral infections and RNA
Hailing from a town near Munich, Sebastian Zielinski has been a PhD student at the Würzburg Helmholtz Institute since 2020. In the HIRI graduate program, he pursues his two primary research interests: viruses and RNA.

All things CRISPR
Adini Arifah has been a PhD student in HIRI’s graduate program “RNA & Infection” since 2021. In her research, the Indonesian-born scientist has devoted herself to the CRISPR-Cas gene scissors.

Science without borders
French-born Christophe Toussaint was one of the first participants to join the HIRI graduate training program “RNA & Infection”. He has been working on the interactions between pathogens and their hosts at the institute since 2019. In science, crossing borders is essential.

A great interest in small things
Mexico-born Marco Antonio Olguín Nava joined HIRI in June 2020. As a participant of the graduate program “RNA & Infection”, he is researching viruses. Even in his spare time, Marco is often focused on details.

Eerie Experience with Happy Ending
Brazilian-born Taís Franco de Carvalho started in HIRI’s graduate training program, “RNA & Infection” this year. Her journey to Würzburg? A trip with obstacles.

Exploring the invisible world that surrounds us
Introducing biotechnologist Elise Bornet, a PhD student in HIRI’s graduate training program, “RNA & Infection”.

Graduate Program RNAmed

For Future Leaders in RNA-based Medicine (call for applications now closed)

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Onboarding & Contact

New employer, foreign city, foreign country, new people? From German language classes to social events and sports activities at our institute or the university, to a personal schedule with many appointments to get to know each other: We support you during your start at our institute and help you feel at home in Würzburg.

If you would like to join HIRI and have any questions, please contact us.

For more detailed information on the lab, department or area of interest to you, please feel free to reach us at the following contacts:

Postdoc and PhD positions

If you are interested in joining the HIRI as a Postdoc or PhD Student or for a master or bachelor thesis project, you are welcome to contact our group leaders. Find out which HIRI group suits your expertise and send us your CV. We are always looking for excellent scientists interested in RNA-based research.