Research Associate (m/f/d)

Project overview

Approximately 8,000 employees work every day in the heart of Leipzig for the best possible care of our patients. Our maximum care hospital comprises 34 clinics, 10 institutes, 35 operating rooms, and 50 wards. As Clinic Number 1 in Leipzig, we are distinguished by pioneering specialization and state-of-the-art structural and technical infrastructure.

Research Associate (m/f/d) (1211)

We are looking for you!

Department: Department for Diagnostics, Institute for Human Genetics

Employment Type: Limited until 12/31/2028

Working Hours: Full-time (38.50 h)

Start Date: 01/01/2027

Salary Range: min. 4,600.00 - max. 5,200.00/month (full-time) as starting salary. The specific remuneration is based on the guidelines of the internal collective agreement of the University Hospital Leipzig AoR. For already employed applicants, the achieved level assignment will be retained upon a change in classification.

What makes working with us so special:

Around 8,000 employees take care of the best patient care in the middle of Leipzig every day. Whether in nursing, research, technology, or administration - with us, you actively shape the daily hospital routine and contribute your expertise exactly where it is needed. Our maximum care hospital combines 34 clinics, 10 institutes, 35 operating rooms, and 50 wards. As Leipzig's Number 1 clinic, we offer you top professional competence, modern equipment, and an environment where your contribution truly counts.

What you can look forward to:

Work-Life Balance: Central workplace, regulated working hours, 30 vacation days + additional vacation for shift work according to HTV UKL

Compatibility of Work and Family: Daycare centers on the clinic campus, child day care, holiday programs, and bring-your-child-to-work days

Development and Career: Structured onboarding, individual training and further education during working hours, leadership development & feedback discussions

Fair Remuneration and Many Extras: Performance-based remuneration according to internal collective agreement, annual special payment, vacation pay, company pension scheme, Corporate Benefits & Deutschland-Ticket subsidy, as well as discounts in the cafeteria, pharmacy & parking garage

Health and Well-being: Award-winning company health management, course offerings such as yoga, Pilates, etc., subsidized university sports & company run

Support and Community: 24/7 crisis and social counseling for personal and professional challenges, coaching, team events & employee parties

Here you will find more detailed information and many other exclusive offers for our employees at a glance

The Tasks

What you bring with you

Have we sparked your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your application, stating the reference number YF-52839, via our online application portal.

Application deadline: 11/29/2026

For technical questions, Dr. Julia Hentschel (T:, E: -leipzig) is available.

For questions about your application, the UKL recruiting team is also available.

UKL stands for equal opportunities. This means the equal treatment of all applicants and employees. According to the Saxon Equal Opportunities Act, applications from women with equal suitability, qualification, and professional performance will be given preferential consideration. Likewise, severely disabled applicants will be given priority consideration with equal suitability. Please include corresponding proof with your application.

• Interpretation and reporting of complex molecular genetic analyses (especially NGS) with a focus on tumor diseases (germline and somatic)
• Active further development of diagnostic methods and workflows
• Active participation in research and teaching in the field of oncogenetics
• Interdisciplinary collaboration, especially with colleagues from UCCL
• Completed scientific degree (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biology, Human Biology, etc.) and completed doctorate
• Sound knowledge in the classification of genetic variants and several years of professional experience in molecular diagnostics, especially of tumors
• Enjoyment of scientific research as well as teaching and knowledge transfer
• Innovative spirit and interest in actively developing processes and methods
• Teamwork skills, initiative, and a structured way of working
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany, DE
• Languages: German