OpenFieldCentre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) Cryo-EM Infection Research Assistantship
Research role at CSSB on the Bahrenfeld science campus resolving atomic-resolution structures of pathogen-host complexes using high-end Titan Krios transmission electron microscopes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Biophysics, Structural Biology, or Molecular Virology
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in scientific English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Hands-on experience in single-particle cryo-electron microscopy, protein purification, or viral membrane fusion
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 (65%) employment contract (€34,000–€38,000/year gross) + state-of-the-art Cryo-EM microscope access
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Waived; salaried research position
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Immediate vacancy)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Hamburg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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