About this job

Georgius Agricola Foundation Ruhr Institute of Pathology of the Ruhr University Bochum at the Bergmannsheil University Hospital

The Institute of Pathology belongs to the Ruhr University Bochum and is located at the Bergmannsheil University Hospital, a hospital run by the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV).

As a diagnostic service provider, the Institute of Pathology covers the entire spectrum of pathohistological diagnostics. We perform approximately 200 adult autopsies and examine tissue samples from 260,000 patients annually. All standard histological, enzyme-chemical, immunohistochemical, and molecular pathological procedures are available. The Institute of Pathology is an integral part of numerous organ tumor centers.

For the Georgius Agricola Foundation Ruhr, Institute of Pathology of the Ruhr University Bochum at the Bergmannsheil University Hospital (Head: Prof. Dr. med. Andrea Tannapfel), we are seeking to fill a position as soon as possible, initially for a period of one year.

Scientific staff member for molecular diagnostics (m/f/d)

Your tasks include

• Molecular pathology analyses (NGS, qPCR, dPCR, FISH, pyrosequencing) • Data evaluation and reporting • Participation in the organization of laboratory procedures and documentation • Establishment of new methods in molecular pathology

We would like you to

• Completed degree in a natural science • A doctorate (either completed or pending) and/or publication experience is desirable • Experience in high-throughput analytics methods (e.g., next-generation sequencing) is desirable • High level of commitment with strong motivation as well as social and didactic skills

We offer you

• Varied work in diagnostics, teaching, and research within a team • Structured training and continuing education in molecular pathology • Collegial, friendly working atmosphere in interdisciplinary collaboration • Attractive salary according to the collective bargaining agreement (BG-AT) • Annual bonus equal to one month's gross salary • Capital-forming benefits of up to €40 • 30 days of vacation in a five-day work week • Primarily employer-funded company pension scheme • Easily accessible due to a central location and good public transport connections

For any questions, please contact Dr. Christmann on telephone number 0234/302-4993.

We look forward to receiving your informative application by November 15, 2026 at:

Georgius Agricola Foundation Ruhr, Prof. Dr. med. A. Tannapfel, Bürkle-de-la-Camp-Platz 1, 44789 Bochum, Germany, Email: jens.christmann@pathologie-bochum.de (https://mailto:jens.christmann@pathologie-bochum.de)

We welcome applications from people of all genders to further strengthen the diversity within our team. If one gender is underrepresented in a given area, preference will be given to applicants with equal qualifications. We also warmly welcome applications from people with disabilities or those with equivalent status; they will be given preference if equally qualified.