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Freie Universität Berlin

Fachbereich Veterinärmedizin - Institut für Virologie

The Institute of Virology at the Department of Veterinary Medicine at Freie Universität Berlin is a research and teaching institute headed by Prof. Dr. Benedikt Kaufer. It is part of the Center for Infectious Medicine and the Veterinary Center for Resistance Research (TZR) and specializes in research on viral pathogens and the development of vaccines and diagnostic methods. The Institute of Virology is looking for a committed research assistant (postdoc) for research, diagnostics, and teaching to start as soon as possible.

Research assistant (postdoc) (m/f/d)

full-time job
limited to 5 years
salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 14 TV-L FU
reference code: WE05/WiMi2026

Tasks

Participation in research, teaching and service in the field of virology with a focus on cellular and molecular virology.

  • Independent management of scientific projects
  • Supervision of doctoral students, bachelor and master theses
  • Planning, implementation and supervision of research projects in the field of veterinary virology
  • Acquisition of third-party funding
  • Dissemination, presentation and publication in peer-reviewed journals of scientific data
  • Independent organization and implementation of theoretical and practical courses for students of
    veterinary medicine
  • Act as an examiner in the virology state examination
  • Participation in academic self-administration

Requirements

Requirements:
Completed university degree and doctorate (Ph.D.) in veterinary medicine (Approbation).

Desirable:

  • Experience in handling cell cultures and virological assays.
  • Experience with animal experiments (FELASA Cat. B course or equivalent)
  • Good communication skills and team player
  • Abililty to formulate clear scientific hypotheses and work effectively with collaborators
  • Good command of written and spoken English
  • German language skills
  • Evidence of successful teaching and service at a university or research institution as well as excellent
    research activities

How to apply

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, no later than March 30th 2026 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Herrn Prof. Dr. Benedikt Kaufer: b.kaufer@fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Veterinärmedizin
Institut für Virologie
Herrn Prof. Dr. Benedikt Kaufer
Robert-von-Ostertag-Str. 7
Haus 35, 14163 Berlin (Düppel)

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Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.

Facts

Published 17.03.2026
Category Postdoc, Research assistant
Location Germany, Berlin
Area of responsibility Academia and research, Research (academic), Teaching (university), Medicine
Start date (earliest) Earliest possible
Duration limited to 5 years
Full/Part-time Full-time
Remuneration salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 14 TV-L FU
Working language and expected level
  • German ( Fluent in speech and writing )
  • English ( Very good command of the language )
Homepage https://www.fu-berlin.de/

Requirements

Field of study Agriculture, forestry, food science and veterinary medicine, Veterinary medicine

Apply

Application deadline 30.03.2026
Reference number WE05/WiMi2026
By post

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Veterinärmedizin
Institut für Virologie
Herrn Prof. Dr. Benedikt Kaufer
Robert-von-Ostertag-Str. 7
Haus 35, 14163 Berlin (Düppel)

By email b.kaufer@fu-berlin.de