Human Microbe Alliance for Universal Health (HUMAN) program
Das Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung (HZI), sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine_n

Fundraiser_in (m/w/d)

Das Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung (HZI) in Braunschweig betreibt als Mitglied der
Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Spitzenforschung im Bereich der Infektionskrankheiten. Unsere
Wissenschaftler_innen entwickeln innovative Strategien, um Infektionskrankheiten schneller und
wirksamer bekämpfen zu können – mit dem Ziel, neue Ansätze zur Prävention, Diagnose und Therapie zu schaffen.
Im Rahmen des neu etablierten Programmes HUMAN fördern wir die Laufbahn außergewöhnlicher Expert_innen, die mit ihrer Forschung helfen, das komplexe Zusammenspiel von Menschen und infektiösen Krankheitserregern besser zu verstehen.
Zur Unterstützung dieses Programmes sowie weiterer strategischer Initiativen des HZI suchen wir eine engagierte und erfahrene Persönlichkeit als Fundraiser_in.
Die Position ist zentral im Bereich der wissenschaftlichen Geschäftsführung angesiedelt und wird durch eine Assistenz unterstützt. Eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit der Strategieabteilung (zuständig für das Alumni-Programm), der Presse- und Kommunikationsabteilung, dem HZI-Förderverein sowie dem Research Support Office ist zentraler Bestandteil der Tätigkeit.

Ihre Aufgaben:
▪ Entwicklung und Umsetzung einer zielgerichteten Fundraising-Strategie mit Fokus auf
Großspenden
▪ Identifikation, Ansprache und Pflege von Beziehungen zu potenziellen Spender_innen,
Stiftungen und Unternehmen
▪ Aufbau und Betreuung eines Netzwerks von Fördernden und philanthropischen Partner_innen
▪ Vorbereitung und Begleitung von Verhandlungen und Vertragsabschlüssen
▪ Zusammenarbeit mit Wissenschaftler_innen und Kommunikationsteams bei der Erstellung von
Förderanträgen, Präsentationen und Informationsmaterialien
▪ Organisation und Durchführung exklusiver Events und persönlicher Gespräche zur
Spender_innenbindung

Ihr Profil:
▪ Abgeschlossenes wissenschaftlichen Hochschulstudium, idealerweise in den Bereichen
Lebenswissenschaften, Wirtschaft, Kommunikation, oder vergleichbar
▪ Mehrjährige Erfahrung im Fundraising, insbesondere im Bereich Großspenden oder direkt
transferierbare Erfahrung, wie z.B. Key Account Management oder Private Wealth
Management
▪ Ausgeprägte Kommunikations- und Verhandlungsstärke sowie überzeugendes Auftreten
▪ Strategisches Denken und eigenverantwortliche, zielorientierte Arbeitsweise
▪ Begeisterung für Wissenschaft und Forschung sowie Verständnis für deren gesellschaftliche
Bedeutung
▪ Exzellente Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

Wir bieten Ihnen:
▪ Eine verantwortungsvolle Position mit großem Gestaltungsspielraum in einem stark
international geprägten Forschungsumfeld
▪ Die Möglichkeit, den Fortschritt wissenschaftlicher Forschung aktiv mitzugestalten
▪ Ein engagiertes und motiviertes Team in einer renommierten Institution
▪ Flexible Arbeitszeitgestaltung und Teilzeitmodelle
▪ Eine Unternehmenskultur der Wertschätzung und Förderung der Chancengleichheit
▪ Umfangreiche Fort- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten zur Entwicklung fachlicher Kenntnisse
und persönlicher Fähigkeiten
▪ Ein Familienbüro zur Unterstützung von Familie und Beruf, sowie Angebote für eine
verbesserte Kinderbetreuung bspw. auch in den Ferien
▪ Attraktive Zusatzleistungen des öffentlichen Dienstes
▪ Möglichkeit eines Arbeitgeberzuschusses zum Jobticket

Bei gleicher fachlicher Eignung erhalten Schwerbehinderte den Vorzug. Um Ihre Rechte zu wahren, bitten wir Sie, uns einen deutlich erkennbaren Hinweis auf das Vorliegen einer Schwerbehinderung in Ihrem Anschreiben oder Lebenslauf zu geben.
Das HZI engagiert sich aktiv für Gleichstellung, Vielfalt und Integration. Aus diesem Grund verfolgt das HZI das Ziel der beruflichen Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern und begrüßt ausdrücklich die Bewerbung von qualifizierten Frauen. Die Stelle ist teilzeitgeeignet.

Einstellungstermin: Zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt, zunächst befristet auf 5 Jahre
Vergütung: E14 TVöD Bund
Arbeitszeit: 39 Stunden pro Woche
Arbeitsort: Braunschweig
Probezeit: 6 Monate
veröffentlicht: 01.12.2025
Bewerbungsschluss: 08.01.2026
Nähere Informationen erhalten Sie von Frau Katrin MacLeod Telefon 0531 6181 1001. oder per E-Mail an: Katrin.MacLeod@helmholtz-hzi.de.

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Ihre Unterlagen senden Sie bitte unter Angabe der Kennziffer 131/2025 an das Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH, Abteilung People & Culture, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig oder per E-Mail. Bei Zusendung Ihrer Bewerbung in elektronischer Form bitten wir um Zusammenfassung in einem (1) PDF-Dokument.

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Human Microbe Alliance for Universal Health (HUMAN) program
The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), is offering positions for

Junior Research Groups (m/f/d) AI in Health and Infection Biology

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) is dedicated to infection research. HZI is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest research organization. We cooperate with our regional university partners, TU-Braunschweig (TU-BS), the Hannover Medical School (MHH), the Leibniz University Hannover (LUH), the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo), and Göttingen University, and are a member of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF).
Within the newly established HUMAN program (Human Microbe Alliance for Universal Health)
(www.helmholtz-hzi.de/human-microstar), the HZI invites applications for Junior Research Group Leaders to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to address the following focus areas:

1. AI-supported Mechanistic Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
2. Computational Network Sciences and AI for Biology and Health

Join us to advance AI-driven mechanistic modeling and simulation, integrating dynamic systems
theory and explainable AI to unlock deeper insights into biological systems and accelerate innovations in health research. Alternatively, you will help us to advance computational network sciences and AI for deeper, explainable insights into biological systems, driving innovations that will shape the future of infection biology.
The groups will be embedded within the vibrant scientific environment of the Braunschweig Integrated Centre of Systems Biology (BRICS) and is part of the Lower Saxony Center for Artificial Intelligence and Causal Methods in Medicine (CAIMed; www.caimed.de), providing exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview Positions:
1. AI-supported Mechanistic Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
You will pioneer advanced AI integration into mechanistic modelling and simulation. Your group will work on:
▪ Lifecycle-structure discovery and model conception
▪ Calibration and data assimilation
▪ Uncertainty quantification
▪ Surrogate and operator learning to accelerate simulation
▪ Optimal experimental design
▪ Model-based control/decision support
▪ Applications with a focus on biological systems, infection, and health

2. Computational Network Sciences and AI for Infection Biology and Health
You will develop innovative, AI-driven research programs that combine:
▪ Network theory and AI
▪ Mechanistic mathematical modeling
▪ Reconstruction, analysis, and prediction of complex biological network behaviour
These positions include strong emphases on emergent behaviour, modularity, and
biological/health applications.

Requirements:
You are a highly qualified junior scientist holding a PhD. Postdoctoral training and early-stage
independent research are welcome, but we will also consider outstanding applicants immediately after their PhD.
▪ PhD in one of the following fields (depending on the focus area):
o Applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics
o Computational biology, bioinformatics, systems biology
▪ Proven expertise in:
o Mechanistic modelling (ODE/PDE), agent-based models
o Mathematical analysis of biological systems and networks
o AI/ML applications in modelling, simulation, and network analysis
▪ Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
o Hybrid modelling, neural differential equations, or physics-informed neural networks
o Equation discovery
o Bayesian inference/uncertainty quantification
o Surrogate modeling/operator learning
▪ Strong theoretical understanding of sub-network dynamics, modularity, and system behaviour
▪ Programming proficiency: Python, Julia, MATLAB, R, or C++
o Including ML frameworks, version control, and reproducible workflows
▪ Familiarity with high-performance computing environments
▪ Ability to collaborate across disciplines, including clinical/experimental teams
▪ Experience supervising and mentoring students
▪ Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
▪ Experience in securing third-party funding is welcome but not required
▪ Excellent communication skills in English

We offer you:
Your Junior Research Group will be funded for a period of 5 years initially. Funding covers the group leader position, personnel as well as consumables and start-up lab equipment. The positions come with options for tenure and junior professorships at local universities, such as the TU Braunschweig, Hannover Medical School (MHH), University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo), Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH), and Göttingen University. Based on an external review, successful group leaders will be offered an extension of the group for up to 4 years and a permanent position as group leader at HZI.
We offer competitive salaries and access to cutting-edge infrastructures and research networks. You will benefit from dedicated research support, onboarding and granting offices, mentorship, and participation in post-graduate programs.

▪ An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international
environment in Braunschweig, one of Europe’s most research-dense regions
▪ Flexible working hours, part-time models
▪ A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
▪ Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge
and personal skills
▪ A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
▪ Interesting additional public service benefits
▪ Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men and expressly welcomes applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for part-time work.

Starting date: As soon as possible. The contract will initially run for 5 years.
Salary: E 15 TVöD Bund
Working time: 39 hours per week
Place of work: Braunschweig
Probation period: 6 months
Published: 15.10.2025
Closing date: 15.12.2025
For further information, please contact Dr. Dirk Spitzer, phone +49 (0)531 6181-2066,
email: dirk.spitzer@helmholtz-hzi.de.

How to apply:
When sending us your application documents, please confirm that you have read our privacy policy and that you agree to the processing of your personal data. Please use the text module in our privacy policy for this purpose. Without these declarations we cannot consider or process your application and will immediately delete any application documents already received after the application deadline.
Please include with your application a cover letter, CV, a list of publications, a separate outline of
previous achievements and future research interests (max. 2 pages), a completed application form
(download here), an outline of how DEI will be implemented in your future laboratory (max. half a page) and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three references. Please refrain from sending a photo.

Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 123/2025, to the Helmholtz
Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124
Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Human Microbe Alliance for Universal Health (HUMAN) program
The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), is offering positions for

Junior Research Groups (m/f/d) in the field of Infection Biology

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) is dedicated to infection research. HZI is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest research organization. We cooperate with our regional university partners, the Technical University of Braunschweig (TU-BS), the Hannover Medical School (MHH) and the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo), and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF).
Within the newly established HUMAN program (Human Microbe Alliance for Universal Health)
(www.helmholtz-hzi.de/human-microstar), we seek exceptional professionals to join us on our journey to understand the complex interplay of humans and microbes in the fight against infectious diseases. We are recruiting early-career scientists to develop independent programs committed to research excellence, translation in the following areas:

1) Pioneering basic infection research
2) Technology-oriented research

Research and technology areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, microbiology,
phage biology, virology, immunology, vaccinology, AI and systems biology, spatial OMICS, drug
research, digital epidemiology, precision infection medicine, RNA-biology, human tissue engineering, or synthetic viral and bacterial engineering. Hypothesis-driven, basic research as well as the development of breakthrough technologies are welcome to enable interdisciplinary and transformative scientific discoveries on the path toward conquering today’s microbial health challenges.

Requirements:
You are a highly qualified junior scientist holding a PhD. Postdoctoral training and early-stage
independent research are welcome, but we will also consider outstanding applicants immediately after their PhD. You have an exceptional international track record in your field of research, excellent communication skills in english, enjoy taking on leadership roles, and guide master’s and PhD students through their career paths. Experience in securing third-party funding is welcome but not required.

We offer you:
Your Junior Research Group will be funded for a period of 5 years initially. Funding covers the group leader position, personnel as well as consumables and start-up lab equipment. The positions come with options for tenure and junior professorships at local universities, such as the TU Braunschweig, Hannover Medical School (MHH), and the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo). Based on an external review, successful group leaders will be offered an extension of the group for up to 4 years and a permanent position as group leader at HZI.
We offer competitive salaries and access to cutting-edge infrastructures and research networks. You will benefit from dedicated research support, onboarding and granting offices, mentorship, and participation in post-graduate programs.
▪ An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international
environment in Braunschweig, one of Europe’s most research-dense regions
▪ Flexible working hours, part-time models
▪ A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
▪ Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge
and personal skills
▪ A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
▪ Interesting additional public service benefits
▪ Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men and expressly welcomes applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for part-time work.

Starting date: As soon as possible. The contract will initially run for 5 years.
Salary: E 15 TVöD Bund
Working time: 39 hours per week
Place of work: Braunschweig
Probation period: 6 months
Published: 15.10.2025
Closing date: 15.12.2025
For further information, please contact Dr. Dirk Spitzer, phone +49 (0)531 6181-2066,
email: dirk.spitzer@helmholtz-hzi.de.

How to apply:
When sending us your application documents, please confirm that you have read our privacy policy and that you agree to the processing of your personal data. Please use the text module in our privacy policy for this purpose. Without these declarations we cannot consider or process your application and will immediately delete any application documents already received after the application deadline.
Please include with your application a cover letter, CV, a list of publications, a separate outline of
previous achievements and future research interests (max. 2 pages), a completed application form
(download here), an outline of how DEI will be implemented in your future laboratory (max. half a page) and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three references. Please refrain from sending a photo.

Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 096/2025, to the Helmholtz
Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124
Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.

We look forward to receiving your application!

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) is offering the position of a

Scientific Writer (f/m/d)

HZI is Germany’s largest academic institution dedicated to infection research. It is a member
of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organization, ranked among the top global research institutions, and a member of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF). HZI is associated with the Technical University Braunschweig and the Hannover Medical School (MHH), one of the top medical schools in the world.

Within the newly established “Microbial Stargazing” initiative and the “Human Microbe Alliance
for Universal Health” program, we are looking for a Scientific Writer to work within the HZI research support team that provides comprehensive support to our scientists. HUMAN is based on an integrative approach that applies novel technologies, systems biology, medical/life sciences and informatics to understand, predict and therapeutically target the mechanisms underlying health and disease. The HUMAN program is linked to and benefits from the MICROSTAR program. MICROSTAR focuses on microbes, their effector mechanisms and their adaptation strategies in competition with other organisms. Together, HUMAN-MICROSTAR applies a holistic and comprehensive approach that has the potential to provide groundbreaking insights and new solutions for human health in the context of its microbial environment. More details here: www.helmholtz-hzi.de/human-microstar.

HUMAN-MICROSTAR offers a dynamic environment with young research groups, providing the
opportunity to actively participate in the development of this exciting project. Your responsibilities will include assistance in writing and editing scientific and strategic publications as well as grant applications.

Requirements:
▪ University degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine or equivalent; PhD
preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience and degrees will be duly considered.
▪ Outstanding English grant and manuscript writing skills
▪ Previous editorial experience at a high-quality journal
▪ Comprehensive understanding of laboratory techniques and research in infection research
▪ A ‘can do’ attitude combining the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work well
under pressure
▪ Scrupulous attention to detail, reliability and commitment
▪ Favorable requirements:
• Experience in successful international grant writing, including philanthropic
foundations and private donors are desirable
• Experience in drafting complex animal research proposals and statistical
calculations for test group sizes is desirable

We offer you:
▪ Challenging and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
▪ Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge
and personal skills
▪ A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
▪ Flexible working hours and part-time models to balance work and personal life
▪ A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
▪ A family office offering support for balancing family and career as well as childcare services
▪ Interesting additional public service benefits
▪ Option of an additional employer subsidy for the job ticket

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.

Starting date: As soon as possible. Initially limited to 2 years.
Salary: E13 TVöD Bund
Working time: 39 hours per week
Place of work: Braunschweig
Probation period: 6 months
Published: 01.12.2025
Closing date: 11.01.2026
For further information, please contact Katrin MacLeod, phone 0531 6181-1001, email:
katrin.macleod@helmholtz-hzi.de.

How to apply:
When sending us your application documents, please confirm that you have read our privacy policy and that you agree to the processing of your personal data. Please use the text module in our privacy policy for this purpose. Without these declarations we cannot consider or process your application and will immediately delete any application documents already received after the application deadline.

Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.

Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 110/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Department People & Culture, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124
Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.

We look forward to receiving your application!