CareerPlan

Abteilungsleitung für Therapeutische mRNA-Technologie (m/w/d)

Würzburg, BAYERNFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-12

Core

Leading a research department at the intersection of RNA biochemistry, RNA technologies, and RNA medicine to develop innovative therapeutic approaches for human infections.

Role type

Department Head / Principal Investigator (Therapeutic mRNA Technology)

Builds

Therapeutic mRNA platforms, vaccines, and drug candidates for infectious diseases

Domain

Biotechnology / RNA-based therapeutics / Infectious disease research

Required skills

mRNA platform development and optimization, GLP production and quality control, high-throughput screening, preclinical translation, grant acquisition, team leadership, academic self-administration

Preferred skills

International research visibility, collaboration with industry and clinical partners, mentoring postdocs and PhDs, molecular biology lab techniques

Technologies

mRNA, LNP, High-Throughput Screening, Automated Workflows, Quantitative Modeling

Responsibilities

Building an independent research program, operating a GLP platform for mRNA/LNP production, developing programmable mRNA formats, establishing partnerships, fostering talent and teaching

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities