Independent Junior Research Group
RNA BIOLOGY

We are seeking to strengthen our research activities at the interface of RNA biology and infectious diseases by establishing a new junior research group at the Institute for Molecular Infection Biology and the Helmholtz Institute for RNABased Infection Research (HIRI) in Würzburg, Germany. Major research topics of interest are:

• Single-cell RNA analysis of the complexity and heterogeneity of infection processes
• Regulatory RNAs with essential roles in pathogenesis
• RNA-based mechanisms in virulence and host defense
• RNA structure profiling, RNA modifications and RNA localization
• Delivery techniques for RNA-based interventions
• Exploiting RNA for new diagnostics, preventives and anti-infectives

We are looking to recruit an individual with outstanding postdoctoral experience and international recognition in the above fields. Ideally, the candidate should also be eligible for a Helmholtz Young Investigator Group. The appointment will be for a period of 3+3 years. Salary (E14/15) will be commensurate with training and experience. The position includes laboratory operating expenses and salaries for additional personnel, laboratory space with bio-containment,molecular imaging,RNAhigh-throughput genomics, and animal facilities. See www.helmholtz-hiri.de and www.imib-wuerzburg.de for more information. Informal inquiries can be made to Professor Jörg Vogel (joerg.vogel@uni-wuerzburg.de).

Interested individuals should submit a one-page description of their research interests and future directions,CVand publication list, together with the names of three academic references by February 25, 2018. We may request that shortlisted candidates provide a more detailed research proposal at a later date. Preference will be given to people with disabilities in the case of otherwise equal aptitude. The University aims to increase the proportion of female employees, therefore applications from qualified women are particularly welcome. Applications should be sent via Email to Dr. Nina-Vanessa Littwin (nina-vanessa.littwin@helmholtz-hiri.de), addressing the Acting Director of the HIRI, Prof. Jörg Vogel.