Scientific Writer (f/m/d)

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Scientific Writer (f/m/d)

Job advertisement no. : 110/2025
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration of employment: Initially limited to 2 years
Working time: 39 hours per week
Salary: E13 TVöD Bund
Place of work: Braunschweig
Probation period: 6 months
Closing date:

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:

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.

How to apply:

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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.

For further information, please contact Katrin MacLeod, phone , e‑mail

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 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!

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