Bachelor thesis position
Date: 18 May 2026
Location: Braunschweig
Company: Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH
Job advertisement no. 691
The department Mikrobielle Wirkstoffe/Microbial Drugs on the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), is looking for a
Bachelor thesis position
You will be introduced to the processes in the MWIS department at a renowned research institution and learn the basics of day-to-day.
Responsibilities:
- cultivating of fungal organisms
- performing DNA/RNA sequencing for fungal identification
- conducting phylogenetic analyses
- screening for secondary metabolites using HR-ESI-LC/MS
- extracting and isolating of secondary metabolites
- conducting bioassays for the identification of potential drug candidates
Requirements:
- Bachelor's student in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or related fields
- demonstrated interest in mycology and natural product discovery
- independent and structured way of working
- hard-working, reliable and a strong team player
- good communication skills in English
Advantageous for this position:
- practical experience in handling of microorganisms
- practical experience in DNA/RNA extraction and quantification
- knowledge of chromatographic techniques
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models as well as home office
- 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
- Possible subsidy of 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.
Please direct any queries directly to Hedda Schrey, phone 0531-61814239 or by email: hedda.schrey@helmholtz-hzi.de.
Please apply via our career portal.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application!